When is IUI recommended?

Dr.Anjali Pathak
06 August 2025

IUI is typically advised for couples or individuals who meet one or more of the following conditions:

• Have ovulation issues (e.g. PCOS) and are using fertility medications but haven’t succeeded with timed intercourse. https://www.pacificfertilitycenter.com/fertility-care/intrauterine-insemination
• Experience mild male-factor infertility (slightly low sperm count or motility).
• Face unexplained infertility after trying to conceive for a defined period.
• Are unable to have vaginal intercourse or using donor sperm (e.g. single women or same-sex female couples).
• It is most effective before age 40, with younger age groups seeing better success rates. After age 40, success declines and IVF is often considered sooner. https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/explore-all-treatments/intrauterine-insemination-iui/

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