Description

IUI involves the injection of treated sperm from the husband, partner, or donor into the woman’s uterine cavity via the cervix. It is generally a painless procedure that takes only a few minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis. The chances of success are increased if the insemination is combined with ovulation induction using small doses of fertility drugs (10-15% per cycle). The development of the ovarian follicles is monitored with ultrasound and the insemination is timed to take place 36-40 hours after administration of the hormone injection HCG, which triggers ovulation When ovulation has occurred, the male partner is asked to produce a semen sample.