IUI

IUI stands for Intrauterine Insemination, and it's a fertility treatment option that can help couples who are trying to conceive a baby.

During an IUI procedure, sperm is carefully inserted directly into the woman's uterus. This increases the chances of the sperm reaching the egg and fertilizing it. It's typically performed around the time of ovulation when the woman's ovaries release an egg.

Before the procedure, the man provides a semen sample. The sample goes through a process called "washing," where the healthy sperm is separated from the semen. This helps increase the concentration of active sperm.