INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION
(IUI)
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
is a procedure in which sperm sample is washed
to concentrate the sperm into several small drops
which is then carefully inserted- using a thin,
flexible catheter - through the cervix into the
cavity of the uterus near the fallopian tubes.
Vaginal ultrasound, rather than
the results of a urine ovulation detection kit, is
used to determine the exact day that the egg has ovulated
(been released from the ovary) to enter the fallopian
tubes.
Insemination is more likely to be
successful if the egg is waiting in the fallopian tube
for the sperm- because after sperm are washed they
are likely to be functional for approximately 12-24
hours.
Both donor
sperm insemination and IUI are most likely
to succeed if:
• The timing of insemination is based on ultrasound
evidence of collapse of the follicle
showing ovulation has occurred
• Sperm are processed very carefully
The insemination is performed by
a physician (Dr. Brandeis personally performs all
donor sperm inseminations) so the sample is placed
accurately near the top of the uterus.
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