What is the cost of IUI in Bangalore?

IUI at Janisthaa IVF Bangalore costs ₹10,000–20,000 per cycle, including follicular monitoring scans, HCG trigger injection, sperm preparation, and the insemination procedure. Ovulation induction medications (if needed) add ₹2,000–5,000. Donor sperm IUI costs ₹15,000–25,000 including sperm bank fees. A full cost breakdown is provided before starting treatment. There are no hidden charges.

What is the IUI success rate at Janisthaa?

The IUI success rate at Janisthaa is 15–25% per cycle. Cumulative success over 3 cycles is 35–40%. Success rate depends on age, cause of infertility, sperm quality, and whether ovulation induction is used. Women under 35 with unexplained infertility and good sperm parameters have the highest IUI success rates. Dr. Shwetha gives a personalised estimate at your first consultation.

No. IUI is not painful. The procedure involves passing a thin, flexible catheter through the cervix into the uterus — similar in sensation to a cervical smear test. Most women feel mild cramping for a few minutes during and after the procedure. No sedation or anaesthesia is required. You can return to normal activity the same day.

How long does IUI take?

The IUI procedure itself takes 10–15 minutes. Sperm preparation in the laboratory takes 1–2 hours before the procedure. Including preparation time and post-procedure rest, expect to spend approximately 2–3 hours at the clinic on IUI day. Monitoring visits during the stimulation phase (2–3 visits) take 15–20 minutes each.

How many IUI cycles should I try before switching to IVF?

Most fertility specialists recommend 3 IUI cycles before considering IVF. After 3 cycles, the marginal success rate of additional IUI cycles drops significantly. However, women over 38, those with declining AMH, or those with identified causes that respond better to IVF may be advised to move sooner. Dr. Shwetha reviews every cycle outcome before recommending next steps.

Can IUI work with low sperm count?

IUI can work with mildly low sperm count (5–15 million/mL) and mild motility issues, because the sperm preparation process concentrates the best-quality sperm and places them directly at the fertilisation site. IUI is not effective for severe male factor infertility (count below 5 million/mL, very poor motility, or zero motility) — ICSI with IVF is recommended for severe cases.

What is donor sperm IUI?

Donor sperm IUI uses sperm from an anonymous, medically screened donor from a licensed sperm bank. It is used by single women, same-sex couples, or couples where the male partner has no viable sperm (azoospermia). The IUI procedure itself is identical to standard IUI. At Janisthaa, donor sperm IUI is handled with complete confidentiality and all ethical and legal protocols under the ART Act 2021.

Is IUI covered by insurance in India?

Some insurance policies now cover IUI treatment in India, though coverage varies by provider and policy. Janisthaa's patient support team can help prepare the documentation required for insurance claims. We provide all medical reports, cost summaries, and prescriptions required for the process.

What is the difference between IUI and IVF?

IUI places prepared sperm inside the uterus — fertilisation still happens naturally inside the body. IVF retrieves eggs surgically, fertilises them in a laboratory, and transfers the resulting embryo back to the uterus. IUI is less invasive and less expensive (₹10,000–20,000 vs ₹80,000–1,60,000) but has a lower success rate per cycle (15–25% vs 50–75%). IVF is needed when tubes are blocked, male factor is severe, or IUI has not worked after 3 cycles.

IUI at Janisthaa IVF: Fertility Solutions in Bangalore

Component	Cost (INR)	Details
IUI Procedure (Sperm Preparation + Insemination)	₹8,000	Includes sperm washing and insemination procedure
Ovulation Monitoring Scans (2–3 Scans)	₹1,500 – ₹3,000	Follicular scans to identify the ideal ovulation window
HCG Trigger Injection	₹1,000 – ₹2,000	Helps trigger ovulation at the right time
Ovulation Induction Medications (If Required)	₹2,000 – ₹5,000	Fertility medicines such as Letrozole or Clomiphene
Progesterone Support After IUI	₹1,500 – ₹3,000	Medication to support implantation and early pregnancy
Total IUI Cycle Cost	₹10,500 – ₹21,000	₹8,000 procedure + scans and medications as per your protocol
Donor Sperm IUI (If Needed)	₹15,000 – ₹25,000	Includes donor sperm and sperm bank charges

Component

Cost (INR)

Details

IUI Procedure (Sperm Preparation + Insemination)

₹8,000

Includes sperm washing and insemination procedure

Ovulation Monitoring Scans (2–3 Scans)

₹1,500 – ₹3,000

Follicular scans to identify the ideal ovulation window

HCG Trigger Injection

₹1,000 – ₹2,000

Helps trigger ovulation at the right time

Ovulation Induction Medications (If Required)

₹2,000 – ₹5,000

Fertility medicines such as Letrozole or Clomiphene

Progesterone Support After IUI

₹1,500 – ₹3,000

Medication to support implantation and early pregnancy

Total IUI Cycle Cost

₹10,500 – ₹21,000

₹8,000 procedure + scans and medications as per your protocol

Donor Sperm IUI (If Needed)

₹15,000 – ₹25,000

Includes donor sperm and sperm bank charges

Step	What Happens	When	Duration
1. Initial Consultation	Dr. Shwetha reviews medical history, semen analysis, HSG, and AMH reports to confirm if IUI is suitable.	Day 1	45 minutes
2. Cycle Monitoring Starts	Baseline ultrasound is done on Day 2–3 of the menstrual cycle. Fertility medications may be started if required.	Day 2–3	15 minutes
3. Follicle Tracking	Ultrasound scans are performed every 2–3 days to monitor follicle growth and identify ovulation timing.	Days 9–14	15 minutes per scan
4. HCG Trigger Injection	Trigger injection is given once the follicle matures. IUI is planned about 36 hours later.	Day 12–16	Home injection
5. Sperm Preparation	The semen sample is processed in the laboratory to prepare motile sperm for insemination.	IUI Day	1–2 hours
6. IUI Procedure	The prepared sperm is inserted into the uterus using a soft catheter. No anaesthesia is required.	IUI Day	10–15 minutes
7. Post-IUI Rest	Short rest at the clinic after the procedure. Most patients can return to normal activities the same day.	Same Day	15 minutes
8. Luteal Phase Support	Progesterone support is started after IUI and continued until the pregnancy test.	After IUI	Daily
9. Pregnancy Test	Blood beta hCG test is done 14 days after IUI to confirm pregnancy.	14 Days Post-IUI	Same-day result

Step

What Happens

When

Duration

1. Initial Consultation

Dr. Shwetha reviews medical history, semen analysis, HSG, and AMH reports to confirm if IUI is suitable.

Day 1

45 minutes

2. Cycle Monitoring Starts

Baseline ultrasound is done on Day 2–3 of the menstrual cycle. Fertility medications may be started if required.

Day 2–3

15 minutes

3. Follicle Tracking

Ultrasound scans are performed every 2–3 days to monitor follicle growth and identify ovulation timing.

Days 9–14

15 minutes per scan

4. HCG Trigger Injection

Trigger injection is given once the follicle matures. IUI is planned about 36 hours later.

Day 12–16

Home injection

5. Sperm Preparation

The semen sample is processed in the laboratory to prepare motile sperm for insemination.

IUI Day

1–2 hours

6. IUI Procedure

The prepared sperm is inserted into the uterus using a soft catheter. No anaesthesia is required.

IUI Day

10–15 minutes

7. Post-IUI Rest

Short rest at the clinic after the procedure. Most patients can return to normal activities the same day.

Same Day

15 minutes

8. Luteal Phase Support

Progesterone support is started after IUI and continued until the pregnancy test.

After IUI

Daily

9. Pregnancy Test

Blood beta hCG test is done 14 days after IUI to confirm pregnancy.

14 Days Post-IUI

Same-day result

Your Situation	Is IUI Recommended?	Reason
Unexplained infertility, below 35 years, trying for 12+ months	✅ Yes	IUI is usually the first treatment option and is cost-effective
Mild male factor infertility (sperm count 5–15 million/mL, motility above 20%)	✅ Yes	Sperm washing improves the concentration of healthy sperm
PCOS with irregular ovulation	✅ Yes, with ovulation induction	Ovulation can be monitored and timed accurately with IUI
Single women or same-sex couples using donor sperm	✅ Yes	Donor sperm IUI is a simple and commonly used option
Cervical mucus issues	✅ Yes	IUI bypasses the cervix and places sperm directly into the uterus
Blocked fallopian tubes	❌ No	At least one open fallopian tube is necessary for IUI success
Severe male factor infertility (very low count or poor motility)	❌ No	IVF with ICSI is generally recommended
Previous unsuccessful IUI cycles	❌ IVF Recommended	A review with the fertility specialist can help determine whether another IUI cycle or a different treatment approach should be considered.
Age-related fertility considerations	⚠️ Consultation Needed	Age, ovarian reserve and other fertility factors are reviewed before deciding whether IUI or IVF is the more appropriate treatment option.
Moderate to severe endometriosis	❌ Usually No	IVF is often preferred due to possible tubal or ovarian damage

Your Situation

Is IUI Recommended?

Reason

Unexplained infertility, below 35 years, trying for 12+ months

✅ Yes

IUI is usually the first treatment option and is cost-effective

Mild male factor infertility (sperm count 5–15 million/mL, motility above 20%)

✅ Yes

Sperm washing improves the concentration of healthy sperm

PCOS with irregular ovulation

✅ Yes, with ovulation induction

Ovulation can be monitored and timed accurately with IUI

Single women or same-sex couples using donor sperm

✅ Yes

Donor sperm IUI is a simple and commonly used option

Cervical mucus issues

✅ Yes

IUI bypasses the cervix and places sperm directly into the uterus

Blocked fallopian tubes

❌ No

At least one open fallopian tube is necessary for IUI success

Severe male factor infertility (very low count or poor motility)

❌ No

IVF with ICSI is generally recommended

Previous unsuccessful IUI cycles

❌ IVF Recommended

A review with the fertility specialist can help determine whether another IUI cycle or a different treatment approach should be considered.

Age-related fertility considerations

⚠️ Consultation Needed

Age, ovarian reserve and other fertility factors are reviewed before deciding whether IUI or IVF is the more appropriate treatment option.

Moderate to severe endometriosis

❌ Usually No

IVF is often preferred due to possible tubal or ovarian damage

One of the most common fertility questions couples ask is whether IUI or IVF is the better option. The right treatment depends on age, fertility diagnosis, sperm quality, tube health, and previous treatment history.

Factor	IUI	IVF
Procedure Type	Minimally invasive procedure	Advanced fertility treatment with egg retrieval
Sedation Required	No	Yes, during egg retrieval
Cost Per Cycle	₹10,000–20,000	₹80,000–1,60,000
Fallopian Tubes	At least one healthy open tube required	Tubes not required — IVF bypasses them
Sperm Quality Needed	Suitable for mild to moderate male factor infertility	Can treat severe male factor infertility using ICSI
Typical Number of Cycles	Usually 3 cycles before moving to IVF	Often successful within 1–2 cycles
Egg Retrieval Procedure	Not needed	Required
Recovery Time	Resume normal routine immediately	1–2 days recovery after retrieval
May Be Considered For	PCOS, ovulation disorders, unexplained infertility, mild male factor	Blocked tubes, low ovarian reserve, repeated IUI failure, severe male factor, age above 38

Dr. Shwetha’s Guidance:

Is IUI right for you? Find out in one consultation.

Dr. Shwetha will review your semen analysis, tube status, and ovarian reserve — and give you an honest recommendation on whether IUI is the right starting point or whether you should consider IVF directly.

No referral needed. Bring previous fertility tests if available.