yep - you're right on the mark - the sperm sample is washed, and the full sample is placed into the uterus with IUI, as opposed to the "lucky few" that make it through the cervix with intercourse. the "cleaning" process also apparently makes sure that the fluid in which the sample is inserted is more friendly to providing the little fella's with energy to get to where they need to go! your chances would have to be increased by the increase in numbers of sperm making it to the uterus i would think...
our clinic here is dead set against timed intercourse,...
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Me 29  DH 44 welcomed Emerald 29/05/09
it took 43 months to TTC#1, 3 clomid, 6 IUI, 1 stim - 1 fresh & 2 FETs  29/04/05, 03/12/05, 12/08/07, 13/05/08, 24/07/08  IUI #7 - Success!!!!  |