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intrauterine insemination

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intrauterine insemination (IUI),
artificial insemination in which specially washed sperm is injected through the cervix directly into the uterus.

intrauterine insemination
Turkey baster insemination Reproduction medicine The direct introduction of sperm in the uterus, a maneuver used in unexplained or ♂-factor infertility. See Artificial reproductive technology.


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The total cases that were treated at the IVF unit at the Maternity Hospital in 2008 reached 800, and intrauterine insemination was performed for 380 cases and pregnancy occurred by 8-16 percent.
The mechanism of intrauterine insemination is of course quite different from normal sex.
Andrew said they spent the pounds 1,000 received from their online appeal to pay for intrauterine insemination treatment using a sperm donor.
 
 
 
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