ICSI - ICSI stands for intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and is pronounced “ICK-sea”, or “ICK-seas”. Sometimes used with assisted reproductive technologies like IVF, ICSI involved taking one sperm cell and injecting it directly into an egg, using a specialized needle.
IUI - IUI stands for intrauterine insemination. Also known as artificial insemination (AI), IUI fertility treatment involves placing specially washed sperm directly into the female uterus through a small tube.
IVF - IVF stands for in vitro fertilization. During a typical IVF procedure, fertility drugs are used to stimulate the ovaries. Then, the eggs are retrieved, and placed together with sperm in a nutrient-rich cocktail. After fertilization takes place, one to three embryos are placed inside the uterus.