Intrauterine insemination
Artificial insemination is a treatment that can help some couples have a baby. It involves directly inserting sperm into a womans womb.
The criteria for artificial insemination on the NHS vary throughout England. Check with your GP or local clinical commissioning group (CCG) to find out what the rules are where you live. The National
Assessment Before IUI is carried out, a couple's fertility may need to be assessed to find out why they are having difficulty conceiving and to determine whether artificial insemination is suitable.
Figures from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) suggest that each cycle of IUI with donor sperm has a success rate of: 15.8% for women under 35 11.0% for women aged 35-39 4.7%
Risks involved with IUI are minimal, although some women experience mild cramps similar to period pains. In cases where medication is used to stimulate ovulation, there is a small risk of a reaction