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Intrauterine Insemination: Is It the Right Fertility Procedure for You?

The Doctor Weighs In
7 min readJul 23, 2019

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By: David Adamson, M.D.

Intrauterine Insemination-a fertility procedure in which sperm are placed directly into the uterus using a catheter passed through the cervix-is the right choice for some. Here’s why.

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Everyone’s heard of IVF, but what is IUI? It’s “intrauterine insemination” a type of insemination that has been performed for decades. For some women, it may also be a better option to try before IVF.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most effective, and usually final, infertility treatment. While commonly performed, it is used far less than some other simpler treatments. Since many factors determine the best treatment for any given patient, it is important to consider all options.

While age and fertility diagnosis may be the major considerations for selecting a treatment, there are other factors to consider including demands of treatment and cost. It’s worth comparing IUI and IVF to see which might be best for you and your partner.

What is intrauterine insemination?

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility procedure in which sperm that have been washed in a laboratory to concentrate the most active sperm are placed directly into the uterus using a catheter…

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