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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) in Oxford
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.
Your consultation and monitoring scans can take place at our main TFP Oxford Fertility clinic or at one of our local satellite clinics in Cheltenham, Swindon and Worcester for your convenience. The insemination process will take place at TFP Oxford Fertility.
How much does IUI cost in Oxford?
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
ÂŁ1,515
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 Oxford Fertility. Contact us to plan your next steps with confidence.
Funding your IUI treatment at TFP Oxford Fertility
At TFP Oxford 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 Oxford
Our fertility specialists at TFP Oxford Fertility will guide you through every step of the IUI process.
Our team at TFP Oxford Fertility consists of friendly and experienced doctors, nurses, embryologists and patient support staff, many of whom have been with us since our doors first opened. We're proud to also have some of Oxford's leading fertility consultants on the team!
Our staff
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Dr Justin Chu
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Dr Lara Hodges
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Dr Inosha Bambaranda
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Dr Pedro Melo
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Dr Jane Reavey
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Anne Francis
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Caroline Rossiter
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Nikki Turner
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Stacey Rohling
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Samantha Povey
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Sam Matthews
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Alison Buckingham
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Beverley Pollard
Areas served by TFP Oxford Fertility
We provide our patients with compassionate and expertly tailored fertility care, offering a wide range of fertility treatments to those in Oxford and surrounding towns and cities.
We also provide further access to local satellite clinics in Cheltenham, Swindon and Worcester for convenience, so you can access our world-leading fertility care close to home.
Through ground-breaking research with the University of Oxford, we're constantly refining our practice and improving techniques to bring our patients world-class fertility care.
Your IUI journey at TFP Oxford 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 Oxford
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 Oxford
Start your fertility journey
Start your IUI journey at TFP Oxford 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.