What is IUI? Expert guide to Intrauterine Insemination

Everything you need to know about IUI

IUI (intrauterine insemination) is a treatment which involves directly inserting sperm into the uterus. That’s the definition, but – like with almost every fertility topic – there’s much more to it than that.

Here are the top-searched IUI questions on Google, answered by UK Medical Lead, Dr James Hopkisson, at TFP Fertility UK.

Watch as we get professional answers to your IUI FAQs, including:

• What is IUI?
• Who can use IUI?
• What is the process for IUI?
• What happens after IUI?
• When should I test after IUI?
• How successful can IUI be?
• IUI or IVF – which is better?
• How do you prepare for IUI (1st, 2nd time)?
• What about IUI for same-sex couples?
• What’s the cost of IUI?
• When should I start IUI?
• How will I be tested before IUI?
• What about IUI for PCOS?
• Does IUI hurt

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