At NCCRM Cary, the clinical team conducts thorough diagnostic evaluations to determine if IUI is the appropriate course of action. Ideal candidates typically present with:
NCCRM Cary focuses on:
On the day of the procedure, the male partner or donor provides a semen sample. In the NCCRM andrology lab, the sample undergoes a "sperm wash."
An IUI cycle at NCCRM is quick (about 5–10 minutes) and similar to a Pap smear. Patients lie on an exam table while a thin, flexible catheter delivers the sperm through the cervix. Mild cramping may occur, but the procedure requires no sedation or recovery time. A pregnancy test is typically scheduled 14 days later.
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