Why is my Dr recommending IUI with clomid?

Lex

My first infertility appt was super informative, like seriously she covered a lot of ground and talked very fast lol. I remember her explaining that I would go on clomid next cycle after we've checked if my tubes are clear, but then she said something about how this med can make it more difficult for the sperm to reach the egg so we would have to do <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IUI</a>. When I tried to read up on clomid I never saw evidence of this. I'm excited for such an aggressive plan but isn't it also standard to just have timed intercourse on clomid? Also this is a more expensive route if we jump right into <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IUI</a>. I could always just email her this question but thought I'd check with the glow buddies first. Did your RE suggest <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IUI</a> right out the gate with clomid?