What is artificial insemination or IUI?
IUI or intra uterine insemination is an in-office procedure that is used to treat a variety of fertility conditions that may include cervical mucus problems, diminished sperm motility and ovulation dysfunction. The procedure involves ovulation monitoring by ultrasound examination, sperm washing and insemination. Sperm washing is done by using protein enhanced mediums and centrifuging – procedures to obtain the best possible motile sperms. The washed sperms are then placed in the uterine cavity for fertilization to occur within the body.