It consists of depositing a sample of semen into the uterine cavity around the time of ovulation. Semen sample is pretreated ( washed ) with processing fluid to remove dead sperms, prostaglandins and other detrimental substances present in freshly ejaculated semen, which enhances semen fertilization capacity.

Most of the times the IUI procedure is coupled with induction of ovulation with ovulating agents.

Injection of washed prepared sperms into the uterine cavity through a fine catheter during peri-ovulatory phase in a natural or stimulated cycle.

Although pregnancy may not occur as quickly, a policy of initial treatment by IUI will probably save 20% of couples from moving onto IVF

After 2-3 cycles of failed IUI treatment, patients should be Only opt for IVF.

DONOR SPERM IUI

The couple is counselled for the use of Donor sperm IUI where there is no sperm in the semen of husband (azoospermia).