Frequently Asked Questions

The success rate of IUI (intrauterine insemination) is between 10% to 20% per IUI cycle, but it also varies depending on the female’s age, the male factor, the underlying infertility issue, and the number of IUI cycles attempted. With age, the IUI success rate decreases. It is most useful in cases of male factor infertility. Combining IUI with fertility drugs and stimulation injections can slightly increase the success rate in young couples. If you are planning to start an IUI cycle, consult with our infertility specialists at Femcare Fertility to understand your options and start your journey to parenthood.

The cost of one IUI treatment cycle typically ranges from INR 2000 to INR 20000, which depends on the type of treatment provided. A lot of times, doctors include medications or stimulation drugs to increase the egg quality and quantity to improve the success rate. Donor sperm IUI treatment can further increase the total cost by INR 10000 to INR 15000. Femcare Fertility has been providing the most affordable IUI treatment at INR 1999 only, to help couples conceive without financial burden.

IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is a small procedure that involves preparing the partner’s semen in the lab and then injecting it directly into the female’s uterus with the help of a catheter, while IVF is a long process that involves an ovum retrieval procedure, fertilising the eggs in the lab to create embryos. IUI is helpful for couples at their early age and mainly has mild male factor infertility, whereas IVF treatment is helpful for couples suffering from all types of infertility issues.

IUI is recommended for couples who have mild to moderate male factor infertility, unexplained infertility and ovulatory disorders like PCOS, PCOD or irregular periods. Sometimes, when the female partner is fertile and healthy, but the male partner is completely infertile, then donor semen IUI is also recommended. Typically, IUI is recommended when a couple have been trying to conceive naturally for only 6-12 months and can be combined with some mild drugs to increase the success.

Femcare Fertility is the best IUI center in Pune. They have been providing the most affordable IUI treatment at INR 1999 only, to couples who haven’t been able to conceive naturally after trying for 6-12 months as the first line of treatment.

Femcare Fertility is the best IUI center in Kolkata. Femcare Fertility provides affordable IUI treatment to couples seeking infertility treatment in Kolkata. Sometimes mild drugs are included to improve the success rate of IUI treatment.

No, IUI is not a painful procedure for most women, but for some women, it can cause mild discomfort or cramping. The complete process is quick and painless, taking a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes, and doesn’t require anaesthesia.

Most infertility specialists recommend 2 to 4 IUI cycles before moving to IVF treatment. The number may differ from one specialist to another, and also depends on individual factors like age, underlying infertility causes, etc. The specialist may choose to move towards IVF treatment sooner for patients with advanced age or multiple miscarriages. If you are looking for the best IUI treatment in Pune or Kolkata, contact or visit Femcare Fertility.

IUI treatment can be done with or without medication and drugs. It depends on the individual patient and the doctor’s recommendations. Sometimes, when women with low-quality eggs are given stimulation injections for 3-5 days to stimulate egg growth, with a trigger injection to induce ovulation before doing IUI. If you are looking for the best IUI treatment in Pune or Kolkata, visit Femcare Fertility.

The average IUI success rate is between 10% to 20%, so if your IUI cycle has failed, your next step should be reaching out to your infertility consultant to review the treatment cycles and find the cause of failure. You should also discuss about trying another IUI cycle with lifestyle and health management, or directly move to the advanced infertility treatment options like IVF or ICSI.

No, you do not need complete bed rest after IUI treatment. Most doctors suggest 10 to 15 minutes of rest after the procedure, and most people can return to their normal daily activities after that. It is important to avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and vigorous exercise, but light to moderate movement is recommended. You should focus on a healthy diet like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and staying hydrated.

Common side effects of IUI treatment are mild cramping, light spotting, and bloating. In most cases, no major side effects are expected, but you should immediately reach out to your infertility consultant in case you experience severe abdominal pain, bleeding, or heavy breathing.

You should wait for at least 14 days after your IUI procedure to take a pregnancy test for the most accurate results. Testing too early can result in false negative results, as the pregnancy hormones (hCG) may not have been produced enough in the body to be detected properly. A 14-day period provides sufficient time for the eggs to fertilise and to travel through the fallopian tube and implant in the uterine wall. After successful implantation, your body also needs some time to produce pregnancy hormones. If you take a test before the recommended 14 days and get a negative result, you may need to test again after the waiting period.

The IUI treatment has around a 10%-20% chance of being successful. With a low sperm count, it can further decrease if the male infertility factor is severe. You should consult your doctor about all possible case scenarios before starting any fertility treatment.