Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI)
Intra-uterine insemination may be considered for couples thought suitable. Usually, IUI will only be performed in couples whose infertility investigation has failed to detect a specific source of infertility and who have been trying for a baby for at least two years. This technique should not be undertaken until a thourough investigation has been performed to try and determine the reason for the inability to conceive. Around 15 percent of couples will not have a cause for their infertility identified and studies have shown that intra-uterine insemination can be a useful treatment for these unexplained cases.
Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) Information Packet |
The objective of IUI is to introduce a quantity of sperm into the female partner's uterus, and thereby to encourage fertilization. Because sperm (separated from the liquid portion of the semen) are inseminated into the uterus, it is important that the female partner has no other obvious fertility problems. Investigations should ideally show that the female is ovulating normally, has open fallopian tubes, and has a normal uterine cavity. Because IUI relies on the natural ability of sperm to fertilize an egg within the reproductive tract, it is also important that tests for male infertility indicate reasonable sperm function (numbers, movement, and shape). |
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About Purchasing Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) Information Packet
Each Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) Information Packet includes the following:
- Detailed description of the procedure
- List of things to do before the procedure
- What to expect during the procedure
- Instructions for care after the procedure
- Questions to ask your doctor
- Options for Home Insemination