Intra-Uterine Insemination, a method of artificial insemination. This method places washed semen directly into the uterus by passing a catheter through the cervical canal. More sperm cells can reach the uterus and consequently more sperm is available for fertilization. Washing the sperm cells is necessary since otherwise prostaglandins in the seminal fluid could cause the uterus to cramp, expelling the sperm and causing pain. Proper timing of insemination is important with IUI. Studies suggest that IUI offers a higher likelihood of pregnancy than ICI. Prewashed sperm usually costs more.
A medical procedure that involves placing sperm into a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization. IUI is not considered an ART procedure because it does not involve the manipulation of eggs.
Intra Uterine Insemination. Insertion of a prepared sperm sample into the uterus through the cervix.
One of the first lines of treatment for infertile couples. On the day a woman ovulates the man will collect a semen sample and bring it to the lab. The specimen is "washed" and using a thin plastic catheter, a doctor places the specimen in the woman's uterus.
Placement of sperm into the uterus to facilitate fertilization.
placing washed sperm cells directly into the uterus
Intrauterine insemination
Procedure where sperm is placed directly into the uterus, this is done through the cervix.
Artificial insemination of sperm into the uterine cavity. close window
A type of fertility treatment in which sperm is washedand injected directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation.
Intra- Uter ine Insemination. An artificial insemination procedure whereby the processed semen sample is deposited directly into the uterus. Specimens used for IUI cannot contain seminal fluid and therefore must undergo a wash process to remove it either prior to cryopreservation or prior to the insemination.
A procedure where sperm are inserted through the cervix and into the uterus through a tiny catheter.
See Intra-uterine Insemination.