Baptist Health Paducah expands fertility care with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
PADUCAH, KY (Oct. 28, 2025) — After trying to conceive a child for nearly a year with no luck, Haylee Hamby of Paducah finally had success after she underwent an intrauterine Insemination (IUI) procedure at Baptist Health Paducah. IUI is a treatment that helps individuals and couples increase their chances of pregnancy without having to travel long distances for care.
Baptist Health Paducah is expanding fertility care options by offering IUI. IUI is a simple, non-surgical fertility treatment in which specially prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus, usually timed with ovulation. The process shortens the distance sperm must travel to reach the egg and increases the amount of healthy sperm available for fertilization. The procedure itself is quick, often completed in just a few minutes and performed in an outpatient setting.
“Intrauterine insemination is a safe, effective option for patients facing certain fertility challenges,” said midwife Sherri Lynn, APRN-CNM, with Baptist Health Medical Group OB/GYN. “By making IUI available locally, we’re reducing barriers to care and giving families in our community access to a treatment that is less invasive, more affordable, and a meaningful step forward in the fertility journey.”
For Hamby, the IUI procedure at Baptist Health Paducah marked the beginning of a long-awaited dream. Hamby said she and her husband found hope and reassurance when they met with midwife Sherri Lynn, who carefully explained their options and guided them through the process from start to finish.
“The IUI procedure itself was much easier than I expected — quick, simple, and not painful at all,” said Hamby. “What really made it special was the care and compassion Sherri showed throughout the entire experience. She made sure I understood every step and was always available if I had questions. When I found out the IUI was successful, I was completely overjoyed — it felt like a dream come true.”
“We honestly didn’t even realize this was an option available here in Paducah until Sherri explained it, and we were so grateful to be able to pursue treatment locally instead of having to travel to a bigger city,” added Hamby.
Unlike In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), which requires retrieving eggs, fertilizing them in a lab, and transferring embryos back into the uterus, IUI is less complex, less costly, and requires fewer medications and procedures. It is especially helpful for individuals or couples experiencing unexplained infertility, mild male factor infertility, ovulation issues, or those using donor sperm.
Before undergoing IUI, patients typically complete an evaluation that may include a fertility history, imaging to check for reproductive health, and semen analysis. On the day of the procedure, a semen sample from a partner or donor is prepared in the lab to isolate the healthiest sperm, which is then placed into the uterus using a thin catheter.
Two weeks after insemination, patients return for a pregnancy test to determine results and plan next steps.
For more information about IUI or to schedule a consultation, call Baptist Health Medical Group OB/GYN at 270.444.9199.