IUI is a technique where specially prepared sperm is introduced, via a fine catheter, into the uterus, in order to improve the chances on pregnancy.
A woman’s cycle is monitored by using ultrasound scans and blood tests. For women with no regular cycle, stimulation hormones may lead to ovulation. The IUI procedure is performed on the day of ovulation, using either fresh or frozen sperm sample of her male partner or a sperm donor’s sample. Success rates of IUI depend on underlying cause of subfertility and woman’s age, but typically lies between 10 – 15 % per cycle.
