IUI overview (Intrauterine insemination)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a type of fertility treatment that places sperm directly in the uterus, allowing them to swim through the fallopian tubes in order to fertilise an egg. It can be performed with a fresh sperm sample, a frozen sample or donor sperm. It can also be performed in a natural menstrual cycle or with hormone medication. The chances of pregnancy from IUI largely depends on a few factors, like your age, any known cause of infertility, medical history and certain lifestyle factors. IUI is a less invasive fertility treatment and specialists often recommend having 3-6 IUI treatment cycles, as it can increase your chances. This pdf guide provides a closer look at the process from your first consultation with a fertility specialist, all the way up to when you take a pregnancy test. As well as an overview of what to expect during treatment, it also provides details on how to cope through the various phases of the process.

• Your consultation
• Hormone stimulation
• Sperm preparation
• IUI procedure
• When to take a pregnancy test

Sandy Christiansen is a clinical embryologist with a background in working in IVF clinics, as well as a fertility coach – helping people who struggle with fertility problems and guiding them through any treatments.