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Alternatively intrauterine insemination (IUI) may be performed.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) has been around for decades, though it was previously known as artificial insemination.
Simply put, IUI shortens the distance that sperm needs to travel to reach an egg.
When using IUI, healthy sperm is collected ahead of time and washed.
Most fertility clinics recommend that couples try two or three cycles of IUI.
