The sperm is washed because semen has many factors that can cause cramping and contractions if placed directly inside the uterus without washing.

IUI can shorten the time to pregnancy compared to timed intercourse, especially in cases where the sperm count is low or there are cervical factors that may inhibit sperm or timing of intercourse is difficult.

We will do all the work to grow the egg(s) with medications. Maintaining a healthy body with diet, exercise, and meditation always helps.

Using assisted reproductive technologies including controlled ovarian hyperstimulation has been shown to be safe and effective, when done under the guidance of an experienced physician.

The risk of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation is to grow too many eggs resulting in a canceled cycle.