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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 (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 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.
Who can benefit from IUI?
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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.
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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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