Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a less invasive method of achieving a pregnancy. Also known as artificial insemination, IUI is a simple procedure where healthy sperm are injected directly into the uterus for natural fertilisation to take place.
IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a fertility treatment in which prepared sperm are placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation. It is less invasive than IVF, usually takes one menstrual cycle, and can use a partner's, co-parent's or donor sperm. At TFP, around 15 in every 100 IUI cycles result in a birth.
During intrauterine insemination (IUI), healthy, high-quality sperm are selected in the lab and carefully introduced directly into your uterus around ovulation to support natural fertilisation. By placing sperm closer to the egg, IUI treatment increases the number of healthy sperm reaching the egg, improving the chances of fertilisation. IUI fertility treatment can use sperm from your partner, co-parent, or a donor.
IUI at TFP starts from £1,455 for the insemination cycle itself. Most patients also need the fertility assessment and a HyCoSy before treatment begins, so the table below shows the full picture.
*Any medication required throughout your treatment is charged separately. **All prices are subject to regional variation.
We tailor all treatment plans to the individual patient, however, your IUI cycle will follow the below steps:
We book you in for fertility tests and a consultation with one of our specialists, so we can determine the best treatment for you.
We inject a dye into the uterus and use a vaginal ultrasound to check the tubes are open and healthy.
In a stimulated cycle we prescribe medication to boost egg production. A natural cycle uses none.
In a stimulated cycle, regular ultrasound scans track how your ovarian follicles are developing.
A hormone injection shortly before insemination helps the eggs mature and be released.
A fresh sample on the day, or thawed donor sperm, washed to remove seminal fluid and debris.
The best quality sperm is selected and passed into the uterus through a fine catheter.
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There are two types of IUI treatment: natural and medicated. The main difference between them is whether female patients need hormone medication to help release of an egg from the ovaries. In natural IUI, no medications are used, while with medicated IUI, fertility medications such as clomiphene citrate and letrozole are prescribed to stimulate the growth of one or two follicles.
On average, 15% of IUI cycles result in a successful birth. However, it is important to know that success rates vary between medicated and natural IUI depending on individual factors such as age, medication and overall fertility health. Rest assured, during your consultation, we will discuss your fertility health and success rates in detail.
Read more about IUI success rates and what affects them →
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If you've been saving for IUI treatment, you can choose to self-fund your procedure without needing a referral from your doctor. However, if you're unable to finance the treatment on your own, we offer various funding options to assist you, including NHS funding, Access Fertility payment plans with 0% interest for up to 12 months, and our partnership with Bupa.
Speak to our team about whether IUI is the right first step for you.
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