IUI

IUI services offered in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn and Denville, NJ and Goshen, NY

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) helps more sperm reach the fallopian tubes, where fertilization usually happens. University Reproductive Associates provides IUI for patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. The team uses IUI to place prepared sperm closer to the fallopian tubes during ovulation, improving the chance that sperm and egg meet. Call the nearest University Reproductive Associates office or request an appointment online today to discover how you could benefit from IUI.

IUI Q & A

What is IUI?

IUI is a treatment where a fertility specialist places sperm directly into your uterus around the time of ovulation.

The sperm may be from a partner or a donor. Before the procedure, the lab prepares a sperm sample to concentrate the healthiest, most active sperm and remove fluid that doesn’t belong inside the uterus.

IUI works best when at least one fallopian tube is open. The University Reproductive Associates team reviews each patient’s test results before deciding whether IUI is the right next step.

Who is a good candidate for IUI?

IUI often helps patients with:

Unexplained infertility
Mild male factor infertility
Ovulation problems
Cervical mucus concerns
Mild endometriosis

It’s also a common option for patients using donor sperm.

The University Reproductive Associates team supports LGBT family planning with IUI when it fits the patient’s goals, medical history, and sperm source. The team explains each step clearly so patients know what to expect before treatment begins.

IUI isn’t the best treatment for everyone. If both fallopian tubes are blocked, sperm can’t meet the egg through IUI. In that case, in vitro fertilization (IVF) may offer a better solution.

What happens during an IUI cycle?

An IUI cycle starts with a treatment plan based on testing, age, diagnosis, and prior fertility history. Some patients use ovulation induction medication to help the ovaries mature one or more eggs. Others use natural ovulation without fertility medication.

The University Reproductive Associates team tracks the cycle with ultrasound exams and, when needed, bloodwork. Monitoring helps them see follicle growth and time the insemination accurately.

Some patients take a trigger shot containing human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to help the egg mature and release. IUI usually takes place about one to two days after the trigger shot or around natural ovulation.

What should I expect during the IUI procedure?

IUI is a quick office procedure that usually feels similar to a Pap smear. The fertility specialist opens your vagina with a speculum, guides a thin catheter through the cervix, and releases the prepared sperm into the uterus.

Most patients return to normal activities soon after IUI. You may experience mild cramping or light spotting, but significant discomfort isn’t typical.

Next steps may include progesterone testing, medication support, or a pregnancy test about two weeks later.

To learn more about IUI, call University Reproductive Associates or use the online tool to book an appointment today.