Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI is a fertility treatment where washed and concentrated sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, bringing more sperm closer to the egg and improving the chances of fertilisation. It is recommended for mild male infertility, unexplained infertility, mild endometriosis or PMOS.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI is a fertility treatment where washed and concentrated sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, bringing more sperm closer to the egg and improving the chances of fertilisation. It is recommended for mild male infertility, unexplained infertility, mild endometriosis or PMOS.
Step by step
The IUI Process
Five stages across a single menstrual cycle. The steps and their descriptions are unchanged from the current page only the timing chips and connector rail are new.
Ovarian Stimulation
Oral or injectable medications to stimulate one or more follicles
Day 2–3 onwards · 10–12 daysMonitoring
Ultrasound scans to track follicle growth and determine optimal timing
Through stimulationSemen Preparation
The male partner provides a sample; the lab washes and concentrates the best motile sperm
Day of procedureOverview
What is Intrauterine Insemination
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment in which specially prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus to improve the chances of pregnancy. The procedure uses healthy, washed sperm, which is inserted through a thin catheter around the time of ovulation. Fertility specialists often recommend IUI before more advanced fertility treatments. Depending on your treatment plan, IUI can be performed using your partner's sperm or donor sperm, and fertility medications may be prescribed to enhance success.
For Whom
Is IUI right for you?
IUI is recommended for women who are trying to conceive but may be facing mild fertility challenges either on their own or as a couple. It’s especially relevant if:
Being straight with you
When IUI is not the right choice
Saying this plainly is a trust advantage. It also stops patients spending cycles on
a treatment that was never likely to work for them.
IUI is usually not suitable if
- You have already had multiple unsuccessful IUI cycles.
- Semen parameters are very low.
- Advanced age.
- Blocked tubes.
In these situations your doctor is likely to discuss IVF or ICSI instead.
What to expect afterwards
- No recovery time — you can go back to your usual activities right away.
- Some women have mild, temporary cramping.
- Bloating or breast fullness may occur.
- Mood changes are common and settle on their own.
Anything that worries you mid-cycle — call the 24×7 helpline rather than waiting for your next visit.
Find out whether Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is your best next step
The right treatment depends on your diagnosis. One evaluation consultation is usually enough to know.
- Honest advice on your treatment options, based on your own tests
- Transparent pricing before you commit to a cycle
- 24×7 doctor-supervised medical helpline through your journey