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Intrauterine insemination

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.

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What is IUI?

During intrauterine insemination, healthy, high-quality sperm are selected from a sample in our lab and injected into your uterus around the time of ovulation for natural fertilisation to occur.

By introducing sperm sperm directly into the uterus, a higher number of healthy sperm can reach the egg, increasing the chances of it being fertilised.

IUI can be performed using your partner or co-parent's sperm or donor sperm.

Treatment

How does IUI work?

We tailor all treatment plans to the individual patient, however, your IUI cycle will follow the below steps:

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Step one

Fertility tests and consultation

To begin your fertility journey, we'll book you in for some fertility tests and a consultation with one of our specialists.

This allows us to determine the best treatment for you.

Step two

Further investigations

Before you can start IUI, we need to check whether your fallopian tubes are open and healthy.

Using a procedure called HyCoSy, we inject a special dye into your uterus and check to see if the dye passes through your fallopian tubes with a vaginal ultrasound.

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Step three

Fertility medication

We can perform IUI in a natural or stimulated cycle. If you're having a stimulated cycle, we'll prescribe some fertility medication to boost your egg production, increasing your chances of an egg being fertilised.

Step four

Monitoring scans

If you're having a stimulated IUI cycle, we'll perform regular ultrasound scans to monitor the development of your ovarian follicles - the small sacs of fluid in the ovaries that contains a growing egg.

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Step five

Hormone medication

Shortly before insemination, you’ll be given a hormone injection called a trigger injection. This helps eggs to mature and be released, ready to travel down the fallopian tube and meet the sperm.

Step six

Semen sample

Your partner will produce a fresh semen sample on the day of insemination. If you're using donor sperm, this will be thawed.

The sperm is washed to remove seminal fluid and debris to reduce the risk of irritation to the uterus.

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Step seven

Insemination

The best quality sperm is selected and injected into your uterus, using a flexible, thin tube called a catheter.

Treatment

Who can benefit from IUI?

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Couples unable to conceive naturally
IUI could help you achieve a pregnancy if your partner has a low sperm count or poor motility, or if you have an ovulation disorder or are unable to have vaginal intercourse.
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Same-sex female couples
IUI is a treatment option for same-sex female couples and co-parents that are building their family with the help of a sperm donor.
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Those pursuing solo parenthood
If you're pursuing solo parenthood and have no fertility issues, IUI is a more straightforward method for achieving a pregnancy using a sperm donor.
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We can help you determine whether IUI is the best treatment option for you. If you have any questions, our patient support team is here to support you every step of the way.
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How much does IUI cost?

You'll find a breakdown of a typical IUI cycle below, however, it's important to know that this can vary depending on your individual needs.

*Any medication required is a separate cost. **All prices are subject to a regional variation.

IUI for same sex couples

Fertility assessment for couples

ÂŁ590

Includes fertility tests for both partners and consultation

IUI

ÂŁ1,430

Includes sperm preparation and insemination

HyCoSy

ÂŁ550

This additional procedure is required for IUI

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Our team is here to provide clear pricing details and answer any questions about IUI. Contact us to plan your next steps with confidence.

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Build your family using a donor

For some, the journey to parenthood isn't always straightforward. For those requiring a bit of extra help, our comprehensive donation programme is there to support you along the way.

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