IUI (intrauterine insemination) places specially prepared sperm directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation. It is a simpler, less invasive and lower-cost first step before IVF for many couples. Typical hospital stay: None (outpatient) Time to plan in India: About 2 weeks per cycle Who needs it?* Mild male-factor infertility * Ovulation problems treated with fertility medicines * Unexplained infertility in younger women * Cervical factors that block sperm * Women wi