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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) in Belfast
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, is a less invasive method of achieving a pregnancy. IUI is a simple procedure where healthy sperm are injected directly into the uterus.
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What is IUI?
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, depending on your individual circumstances.
How much does IUI cost in Belfast?
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 throughout your treatment is charged separately.
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Fertility assessment for couples
ÂŁ590
Includes fertility tests for both partners and consultation
Solo parenthood assessment
ÂŁ485
IUI
ÂŁ1,455
Includes sperm preparation and insemination
HyCoSy
ÂŁ578
This additional procedure is required for IUI
Get in touch
Our team is here to provide clear pricing details and answer any questions about IUI at TFP Belfast Fertility. Contact us to plan your next steps with confidence.
Funding your IUI treatment at TFP Belfast Fertility
At TFP Belfast Fertility, we offer various funding options for your IUI treatment. These options include:
NHS referral
Access Fertility - Borrow up to ÂŁ12,000 with 0% interest
Insurance plans with Bupa and AXA Health, which may be covered by your workplace
If you've been saving for your IUI treatment, you can also choose to self-fund your procedure without needing a referral from your doctor.
Is IUI right for you?
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Couples unable to conceive naturally
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Same-sex female couples
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Those pursuing solo parenthood
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Not sure if it's for you?
Meet our team of fertility specialists in Belfast
Our fertility specialists at TFP Belfast Fertility will guide you through every step of the IUI process.
Many of our friendly and experienced staff have been with us since we first opened our doors. We're proud to have some of Northern Ireland's leading fertility consultants on the TFP Belfast Fertility team, ensuring you get the personalised care you need throughout your IUI journey.
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Dr Ishola Agbaje
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Dr Peter McFaul
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Dr Jim Moohan
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Dr Ralph Roberts
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Dr Kiran Platzoeder
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Dr Vandana Menon
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Andrew Caulfield
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Chris Graham
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Karen Lyttle
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Kerstin Dunbar
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Swathi Rajesh
Areas served by TFP Belfast Fertility
TFP Belfast is Northern Ireland's longest-standing private fertility clinic. Our established clinic is proud to support patients across Northern Ireland, including Letterkenny and Dublin.
As one of TFP Fertility's flagship clinics, we have access to a world of fertility expertise that is second to none, using the latest research and advancements in fertility treatment to provide you with exceptional fertility care.
Your IUI journey at TFP Belfast Fertility
How does IUI work? We tailor all treatment plans to the individual patient, but your IUI cycle will follow these 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.
Natural and medicated IUI
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. These follicles will then release the egg or eggs into the fallopian tubes to meet the injected prepared sperm.
For both types of IUI, patients undergo ultrasound scans to monitor the growth of the follicles. This allows us to determine when ovulation will occur and the time of the sperm injection.
IUI success rates in Belfast
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.
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Start your NHS referral
Check the eligibility for IUI in your postcode and read our helpful step-by-step guide to start your referral.
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FAQs about IUI at Belfast
Start your fertility journey
Start your IUI journey at TFP Belfast fertility
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Support and resources
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What's the difference between natural and medicated IUI?
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How to best prepare for IUI
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When is your fertile window?
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Your guide to artificial insemination
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Ready to start your fertility journey? We're here for you
Speak to our patient support team for advice about your options and to book your first consultation with a fertility expert.