# 54. Should I Use IUI to Get Pregnant?

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Podcast: [Her Fertility](https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-fertility-7145239)
Published: 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.herfertility.support/podcasts/her-fertility/episodes/2149199881
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## Resource

Are you trying to get pregnant and it's just not happening? Your missing piece might be between the mind + the body. Learn more about this deep connection in my free masterclass: ⁠ www.herfertility.support/free ⁠   If you've been wondering whether IUI (intrauterine insemination) is the right next step on your fertility journey — this episode was made for you. Host Jess Tims, certified fertility support practitioner and Reiki Master, walks through exactly how IUI works, who it's best suited for, what a typical monitored cycle looks like, and — crucially — the mindset reframe that can change everything about how you move through it. "When you reframe IUI from something you failed into to a technology you are choosing to support your fertility — everything changes. That's not just a mindset shift. That's biology." — Jess Tims What You'll Learn in This Episode What IUI (intrauterine insemination) actually is — in plain language How sperm washing works and why it matters for conception The difference between a monitored IUI cycle and a natural IUI cycle Which fertility medications are used in IUI protocols (Letrozole, Clomid, trigger shots) and what they do When IUI is the right tool — and when it may not be What an assisted cycle is, and why it might be the right step before IUI Jess's personal experience: 6 rounds of Clomid, a mental reset, and the cycle that finally worked The subconscious stories that come up when you start using fertility technology — and how to work with them A real client success story: Casey's first-round IUI success after working with Jess Why supporting your nervous system during IUI can improve how your body responds to treatment IUI Step by Step: What the Process Actually Looks Like A typical monitored IUI cycle Start of your period: begin…

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