Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

What is IUI?

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves a laboratory procedure to separate fast moving sperm from more sluggish or non-moving sperm.

The fast moving sperm are then placed into the woman’s womb close to the time of ovulation when the egg is released from the ovary in the middle of the monthly cycle.

Is IUI for me?

Your clinic may recommend IUI if:

* there is unexplained infertility
* there are ovulation problems
* the male partner experiences impotence or premature ejaculation
* you do not have any known fertility problems but may not have a male partner and are trying for a baby using donated sperm.