Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, is one of the most effective and affordable treatments for infertility. Most people can easily afford the artificial insemination cost, and in some cases insurance may cover the procedure. Below, we will take a look at what you can expect in terms of artificial insemination cost.‍

Resources Used for Artificial Insemination

‍The cost of artificial insemination is directly related to the amount of resources used during the procedure. Here are the factors that contribute to the cost of IUI:

• Consultation - You will have at least one consultation with the fertility doctor about your treatment. The doctor is also likely to order some diagnostic tests, which will be charged separately from the cost of IUI.
• Testing to determine ovulation - Once you are ready to do an artificial insemination cycle, you will need to track your ovulation so that the procedure can be performed when you are fertile. This can be accomplished with home ovulation kits or office monitoring which includes several office visits for blood tests and ultrasounds.
• Medication - Frequesntly, women receive Clomid to help stimulate ovulation during artificial insemination. If the woman is ovulating regularly and IUI is being performed using frozen donor sperm, no medication may be required.
• Semen processing in the laboratory - On the day of the insemination, the man will provide a semen specimen, which is processed in the laboratory to prepare it for use in IUI.
• The insemination itself - The doctor performs the insemination, which takes just a few minutes to perform. The sperm is placed in a catheter, which is inserted through the cervix; then, the doctor deposits the sperm in the uterus and withdraws the catheter.

Artificial Insemination Cost

The exact artificial insemination cost can vary based on whether medication is used and how monitoring for ovulatyion is performed. At IVF1, artificial insemination with Clomid typically costs $300-400. Your doctor will discuss the anticipated costs in your particular case.

At just a fraction of the cost of more intensive procedures like IVF, IUI is often a first-line treatment for infertility, and it is effective for a large number of patients.Your insurance may cover the cost of IUI. If you are not sure about whether or not the procedure is covered, you can contact your insurance company for more details. If your insurance does cover artificial insemination, be sure to choose a clinic that accepts your insurance. Dr. Randy Morris would be happy to meet with you about whether or not artificial insemination is right for your infertility. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call IVF1 at (630) 357-6540.