What tips should I keep in mind?

IUI success rates are 10-20% per cycle, lower than IVF but much less expensive. Most doctors recommend trying 3-6 IUI cycles before moving to IVF. Gonadotropins increase success rates but also increase cost and multiple pregnancy risk.

IUI Cost Calculator

Estimate intrauterine insemination costs including monitoring, sperm wash, medications, and multiple cycle planning.

IUI Procedure Cost ($)(The insemination procedure itself)

Monitoring & Ultrasounds ($)(Follicle monitoring visits)

Sperm Wash/Prep ($)(Sperm washing and preparation)

Medication Protocol(Type of ovulation stimulation)

Trigger Shot (HCG)(Injection to time ovulation)

Using Donor Sperm(Donor sperm vial and shipping)

Number of Cycles(Typically 3-6 cycles recommended)

Insurance Coverage (%)(Percentage covered)

Results

Visualization

How It Works

IUI is a less invasive and more affordable fertility treatment than IVF. Sperm is washed and placed directly in the uterus around ovulation.

The Formula

Per Cycle = Procedure + Monitoring + Sperm Prep + Medications + Trigger + Donor Sperm

Total = Per Cycle × Number of Cycles × (1 - Insurance %)

Variables

IUI — Intrauterine insemination — placing washed sperm directly into the uterus
Trigger — HCG injection to precisely time ovulation

Worked Example

Clomid IUI: $500 procedure + $600 monitoring + $300 sperm prep + $50 meds + $100 trigger = $1,550 per cycle. Three cycles = $4,650.

Practical Tips

IUI success rates are 10-20% per cycle, lower than IVF but much less expensive.
Most doctors recommend trying 3-6 IUI cycles before moving to IVF.
Gonadotropins increase success rates but also increase cost and multiple pregnancy risk.
Donor sperm adds ~$500-$1,500 per vial plus shipping.
Natural cycle IUI (no medications) is the least expensive option.

Last updated: March 15, 2026 · Reviewed by the FertilityCalcs Editorial Team