What is Artificial Insemination (IUI)?
Artificial insemination, or intrauterine insemination (IUI), is part of the array of assisted reproductive technology (ART) available to couples who are infertile, or are having trouble getting pregnant. First used on animals in the early 20th century, artificial insemination has become one of the first procedures used on couples who are struggling with conceiving. Artificial insemination has come a long way from what essentially consisted of a carefully timed insemination with a turkey baster-like tool to the highly successful procedure it is today. Artificial insemination may be used for a variety of reasons. Primarily, it is used for men who may have a low sperm count, have sperm that have poor motility (movement), or even for couples who may have a sperm allergy. A couple is considered infertile if they’ve had regular, unprotected intercourse for at least a year. However, if the woman is over 35, they may start infertility treatments after six months. A cycle of artificial insemina
