Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Also known as artificial insemination, IUI involves the injection of sperm into the uterus by means of a catheter directed through the cervix, has been practiced for many years. The premise of this procedure (a type of artificial insemination) is that sperm can reach and fertilize the egg more easily if they are placed directly into the uterine cavity. In addition, in cases where the cervical mucus is poor or hostile to sperm, intrauterine insemination circumvents these problems because it bypasses the cervix.  For a more detailed overview of Intrauterine Insemination click here.