Dr. Crawford discusses how to prepare for an IUI or intrauterine insemination. IUI can be used for different situations. In this podcast, she discusses different protocols, the process, chance of getting pregnant, and questions to ask your doctor to be prepared for an IUI. A lot of clinics have different processes so it’s very important to understand how your clinic does things. 

Discussed in this episode:

Reasons for IUI

Protocols

Sperm collection

Sex

Ovulation

Expected odds of success

Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake

Does BBT correlate to how high your progesterone levels are?

I have lean PCOS. Can I do an FET without metformin?

Any tips for TTC when your partner has low sperm motility?

What are your thoughts on donating eggs if you want to get pregnant in the future?

My OBGYN prescribed letrozole for irregular cycles, but didn't do any bloodwork to monitor. What do you think?

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