New York IVF guide

IUI in NYC

IUI can be a reasonable first treatment for some patients, but it is not automatically the right step for every diagnosis or every age.

When IUI may fit

IUI may be considered for mild male factor, ovulation timing, unexplained infertility, donor sperm, or cervical factor. The expected benefit depends on age, tubes, sperm quality, and how long infertility has been present.

When IVF may be more direct

IVF may be recommended sooner with blocked tubes, severe male factor, low ovarian reserve, older reproductive age, recurrent failed IUI, or need for embryo testing.