Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a simple procedure that puts sperm directly inside your uterus, which helps healthy sperm get closer to your egg. How does IUI work? IUI stands for in intrauterine insemination. It’s also sometimes called donor insemination, alternative insemination, or artificial insemination. IUI works by putting sperm cells directly into your uterus around the time you’re ovu ...

Problems in the uterus or fallopian tubes can prevent the egg from traveling from the ovary to the uterus, or womb. If the egg does not travel, it can be harder to conceive naturally. Causes include: Surgery: Pelvic surgery can sometimes cause scarring or damage to the fallopian tubes. Cervical surgery can sometimes cause scarring or shortening of the cervix. The cervix is the neck of the uteru ...

Ovulation is the release of an egg from one of the ovaries. It often happens about midway through the menstrual cycle, although the exact timing may vary. In preparation for ovulation, the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, thickens. The pituitary gland in the brain stimulates one of the ovaries to release an egg. The wall of the ovarian follicle ruptures at the surface of the ovary. The egg i ...

Causes of female infertility Female infertility can be caused by a variety of factors that affect or interfere with the following biological processes: ovulation, when the mature egg is released from the ovary fertilization, which occurs when sperm meets the egg in the fallopian tube after traveling through the cervix and uterus implantation, which occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lin ...

Medical conditions: A variety of medical conditions can affect the female reproductive system and cause infertility in women. Examples include: ovulation disorders, which can be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hormonal imbalances pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) endometriosis uterine fibroids premature ovarian failure scarring from a previous surgery Medications and drugs Certain ...

Fertility issues in Women: Age is a big factor affecting women’s fertility. Females planning on a family are advised to have their children before the age of 40 because complications can occur after that. Though not impossible, it can be much more challenging. Ovulation disorders resulting in infrequent and abrupt ovulatory routine account for infertility in about 1 in 4 infertile couples. Damaged ...

Early warning of ectopic pregnancy: Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. If blood leaks from the fallopian tube, you may feel shoulder pain or an urge to have a bowel movement. Your specific symptoms depend on where the blood collects and which nerves are irritated. Emergency symptoms If the fertilized egg continues to grow in the fal ...

Is infertility just a woman's problem? No, infertility is not always a woman’s problem. Both men and women can contribute to infertility. Many couples struggle with infertility and seek help to become pregnant, but it is often thought of as only a woman’s condition. However, in about 35% of couples with infertility, a male factor is identified along with a female factor. In about 8% of couples wi ...