Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing specially prepared sperm directly into the uterus to increase the chances of pregnancy. The procedure is also known as artificial insemination and is used to treat infertility in couples who have difficulty conceiving. The goal of IUI is for the sperm and egg to unite in the fallopian tube, which connects the uterus to the ovaries, leading to pregnancy.

The IUI process involves several steps, including:

• Ovulation tracking: IUI can be timed with a persons menstrual cycle, and one of the two ovaries releases an egg during the monthly cycle. Fertility medicines may also be used to help the ovaries produce eggs.

• Semen preparation: The semen sample is collected and washed to remove any impurities and to concentrate the healthy sperm.

• Insertion of sperm: During the IUI procedure, a doctor or a specially trained nurse inserts the sperm sample into the uterus using a small catheter.

The IUI procedure itself takes just a few minutes once the semen sample is prepared, and no medicines or pain relievers are needed. The visit for IUI is often done in a doctors office or clinic. The risks of IUI causing serious health problems are low, and the procedure is generally simple and safe....