Researchers at the University of Calgary and RFP have created an ovarian tissue cryopreservation program. Learn more here.
Researchers at the University of Calgary & RFP have created an ovarian tissue cryopreservation program. Learn more here.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility enhancing treatment that involves placing sperm, which has been separated from the seminal fluid through a process called sperm washing, directly into the uterus using a small sterile catheter. It improves the chance for pregnancy by placing an increased number of healthy motile sperm closer to the egg/eggs at the time of ovulation.
This treatment is used for treating mild male factor infertility, coital factor (difficulty with intercourse), unexplained infertility and for inseminating donor sperm (TDI). IUI may be used in combination with oral or injectable, ovulation induction or augmentation medications in a cycle.
Success with IUI varies from person to person and is influenced by key factors such as age, underlying fertility concerns, sperm quality, and whether ovulation-inducing medications are used. For individuals under 35, pregnancy rates typically range from 10–20% per cycle, with success gradually declining as age increases. These figures are in line with the natural conception rates seen in couples without fertility challenges.
At the Regional Fertility Program, we recognize that no two journeys are the same. That’s why we take a personalized, evidence-based approach to care. We tailor each cycle to your unique needs, monitoring timing, optimizing conditions, and supporting you every step of the way.
Our goal is to help you build your family with compassion, clarity, and the highest standards of fertility care in Calgary, Alberta.
The reproductive specialists of Regional Fertility Program are proud to offer a wide range of fertility care services in Alberta to meet every patient’s need, including comprehensive fertility treatments such as IUI. To book an appointment with our fertility specialists, please have your Canadian physician send us a referral.