Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) & Ovulation Induction

This is a very simple form of assisted conception and can help patients who have difficultly with ovulating, those with mild endometriosis or those with unexplained infertility.  After consultation with your doctor he may wish to consider this treatment either before or after IVF.  Ovulation induction is performed usually with tablets (Clomid) or injections.  You will be careful monitored during your treatment to ensure a normal response and also reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy.  IUI is a technique where we prepare sperm in the laboratory and then inject the sample directly into your uterus (womb).  This improves the chance of sperm getting into the fallopian tubes where fertilisation occurs naturally.  This can be done during either a natural cycle but tends to be more effective when the ovaries are stimulated gently using drugs.