Procedure Overview

1. Pre-treatment Assessment

   • Fertility evaluation of both partners

   • Hormone tests, ultrasound for ovulation monitoring, and semen analysis

2. Ovulation Induction (if required)

   • Medications like Clomiphene Citrate or gonadotropins to stimulate ovulation

   • Monitoring follicle growth via ultrasound

3. Sperm Preparation

   • Semen sample collected and processed in the lab to concentrate motile sperm

4. Insemination Procedure

   • Thin catheter inserted through the cervix into the uterus

   • Prepared sperm placed directly into the uterine cavity

   • Procedure is quick, usually painless, and performed in a clinic

5. Post-procedure Care

   • Patient rests briefly; normal activities can be resumed

   • Pregnancy test conducted after 2 weeks

Benefits of IUI

• Minimally invasive and simple outpatient procedure

• Increases chances of conception in mild infertility cases

• Can be combined with ovulation induction for higher success

• Avoids need for more invasive procedures like IVF in early treatment

• Cost-effective compared to advanced fertility treatments

IUI Cost in India

Table 1: Average IUI Treatment Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Number of cycles – Multiple cycles may be required for successful conception

2. Use of ovulation induction medications – Some patients require higher doses or gonadotropins

3. Lab facilities – Advanced sperm preparation techniques may cost more

4. Clinic location and expertise – Fertility centers in metro cities charge higher fees

5. Additional tests – Semen analysis, hormone tests, or ultrasound monitoring

Who Should Consider IUI?

• Couples with mild male infertility

• Women with cervical or ovulation issues

• Couples facing unexplained infertility

• Single women or same-sex couples using donor sperm

• Patients referred by fertility specialists for early assisted conception