Preparing for Your IUI Procedure: Fertility Doctor Explains What To Expect and Important Tips

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses IUI and how to prepare for it. Intrauterine Insemination is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into the uterus to facilitate fertilization. The procedure aims to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes, thereby enhancing the chances of fertilization.It's important to understand the reasons why IUI may be used, the options, success rates, and questions to ask your doctor.

Questions answered:

What is an IUI?

When should an IUI be done?

Who is a good candidate for IUI?

What are the success rates?

When should you use super ovulation?

How should ovulation be monitored?

What is a trigger shot?

When should a trigger shot be done?

What questions should you ask your clinic?

How long should you abstain before the sample?

How many cycles should you do?

What happens during the procedure?

Does it hurt?

What should you do before and after?