Intrauterine insemination is a non-invasive method of assisted reproduction, whereby sperm which has been processed (in the laboratory) is injected directly into the uterus to facilitate the fertilization process.
Intrauterine Insemination may be helpful in cases of poor sperm motility, (by spurring them on and helping them to traverse the distance from the vagina to the uterus) yet it remains a procedure with low success rates, since the spermatozoa are called upon to meet with the oocyte and fertilize it.
The minimally invasive character and the low cost of intrauterine insemination compared with IVF treatment are factors which make IUI a first-choice procedure for couples.
