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Intraperitoneal insemination

An artificial insemination technique in which sperm are introduced into the body cavity between the uterus and the rectum, after ovulation has been induced, for the purpose of conception. 

Intratubal insemination

Artificial insemination of sperm, which have been washed free of seminal fluid, into the fallopian tubes 

Intrauterine device

Contraceptive device inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity. 

Intrauterine insemination

Artificial insemination technique in which sperm, which have been washed free of seminal fluid, are deposited directly in the uterine cavity. 

Inversion

The case where one or more breaks occur in a chromosome and the in between fragment is inverted and rejoined.

IUI

IntraUterine Insemination (IUI) - The introduction of specially prepared sperm (washed and separated from the seminal fluid) directly into the uterus through the cervix.

IVF

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - IVF is the procedure during which an egg is removed from ripe follicle and is combined with sperm in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization.

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