IUI
IUI stands for Intrauterine insemination. It is a fertility treatment that provides a better chance of fertilizing an egg. IUI can improve the chances of pregnancy in couples. During an IUI procedure, the doctor places millions of healthy sperm directly in the uterus.
The IUI process is short and involves minimal discomfort. It involves two parts:
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Doctors collect a sperm sample and "wash" it, which removes debris and sperm that are not motile (moving) or healthy.
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Doctors use a catheter (thin tube) to place the washed sperm directly in the uterus (womb). With this method, sperm bypasses the vagina and cervix, giving it a "head start" on reaching the egg to fertilize it.
