Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

What is IUI, and who is it for

IUI is the process of placing prepared sperm directly into the female uterus at the correct time of the menstrual cycle to try to achieve a pregnancy. It is important to note that the fallopian tubes must be open for the treatment to work and therefore IUI can be successful if no other fertility issues have been identified. This treatment may be recommended to heterosexual patients who have been trying to conceive for some time but do not want to have IVF or those who have difficulties with sexual intercourse. It might also be beneficial where there is a mild sperm issue, as the sperm preparation steps help to isolate the healthiest sperm for insemination. It might also be recommended to women with ovulation issues.

IUI treatment with donor sperm can be offered to various patient groups. It may be required by couples for whom the male partner has no sperm present in the ejaculate or who carry a genetic or other condition that may be transmissible. It may also be required by single women or those in female same-sex relationships.

Why is IUI important

IUI is a low-risk and minimally invasive treatment that provides patients with a chance of success and it is less expensive than IVF treatment.

Why is IUI Recommended

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment in which sperm is placed directly into a woman’s uterus to increase the chances of fertilisation and subsequent pregnancy. IUI is often recommended as a less invasive option than IVF/ICSI, as well as in the following scenarios:

Unexplained Infertility
Male Factor Infertility
Difficulties with intercourse
Cervical issues
Ovulation issues
Mild Endometriosis
Donor Sperm
Same sex female couples
Single women

How successful is IUI

At Bridge Clinic London we pride ourselves in having a multidisciplinary team that is committed to helping you achieve your dreams of starting a family. We will give you all the support that you need at every stage of your journey. The treatment you receive will always be designed around your individual needs.

The chances of success very much depend on the age of the woman at the time of treatment. It is important to remember that success rates can have their limitations when you compare them with your own experience or diagnosis.

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