IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
IUI, or Intrauterine Insemination, is one of the simplest and most commonly performed fertility treatments. In this procedure, specially processed and highly motile sperm are placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation.
By reducing the distance sperm must travel and increasing the number of healthy sperm that reach the fallopian tubes, IUI enhances the chances of natural fertilization. It is minimally invasive, affordable, and often recommended as an initial fertility treatment before advanced options like IVF.
What is IUI?
IUI is preferred when couples face difficulty conceiving but still have a good chance of success with assisted natural conception. It is ideal in situations where improving sperm concentration, timing ovulation accurately, or bypassing the cervix can significantly increase pregnancy potential.
Doctors usually recommend IUI when the underlying fertility challenges are mild to moderate and can be corrected or supported with this simple procedure.
Which Situations is IUI Preferred?
Which All Conditions is IUI Preferred?
1. Unexplained Infertility
When standard tests show no specific problem in either partner, IUI helps increase fertilization chances by bringing more healthy sperm closer to the egg at the right time.
2. Mild Male Factor Infertility
IUI is highly beneficial when sperm count, motility, or morphology is slightly below normal. Sperm washing selects the healthiest sperm, improving the likelihood of fertilization.
3. Cervical Factor Infertility
If the cervical mucus is too thick, acidic, or creates a barrier for sperm, IUI bypasses the cervix completely and places sperm directly into the uterus.
4. Ovulation Irregularities
Women with PCOS or irregular cycles often use ovulation-inducing medications along with IUI to ensure the release of a mature egg at the ideal time.
5. Ejaculatory and Sexual Dysfunction
For couples facing issues like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, or difficulty during intercourse, IUI offers a reliable way to achieve conception.
6. Donor Sperm
IUI is the most common technique for single women, same-sex couples, or couples requiring donor sperm due to male infertility.
7. Mild Endometriosis
In early-stage endometriosis, combining medication with IUI improves egg release and increases sperm-egg interaction.
8. Immunological or Minimal Tubal Issues
If the tubes are open and functioning but mild immunological factors interfere with fertilization, IUI can help overcome these barriers.
Benefits of IUI
01
Simple and Minimally Invasive
The procedure is quick, painless, and requires no anesthesia or complex steps.
02
More Affordable Than IVF
IUI is one of the most cost-effective fertility treatments, making it accessible to more couples.
03
Increased Probability of Natural Fertilization
It works with your natural reproductive process, simply giving sperm a better chance to reach the egg.
04
Helps Overcome Mild Male and Cervical Issues
By improving sperm quality through washing and bypassing cervical challenges, IUI removes several natural barriers to conception.
05
Controlled and Timed Conception
With ovulation tracking and fertility medications, the chances of successful fertilization increase significantly.
06
Suitable for Multiple Conditions
From unexplained infertility to donor sperm needs, IUI is versatile and effective across a wide range of fertility challenges.
07
Short Recovery and No Downtime
You can resume normal activities immediately after the procedure.