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A simple, less invasive fertility procedure that places concentrated washed sperm directly inside the uterus during ovulation.

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TheFertilife offers IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) treatment in Gurgaon under the direct care of Dr. Anshika Lekhi. In IUI, prepared sperm is placed into the uterus around ovulation. It is one of the less invasive options, and one of the cheaper ones. A lot of couples with mild fertility factors try it first, before IVF comes up.

Book My IUI Consultation — Call or WhatsApp +91 9560026697 Speak directly with Dr. Lekhi's team to schedule.

"IUI works well for the right candidate, and I'll tell you clearly if you are one. What I won't do is recommend cycle after cycle of IUI when the evidence from your tests points toward IVF being the faster, more effective path — that just costs couples time they often can't spare." — Dr. Anshika Lekhi

What is IUI and How Does It Work?

Sperm is prepared in the lab first. A concentrated sample of the motile ones goes into the uterus through a thin catheter. The timing matters. It is done around ovulation.

Why do it this way? The sperm has less distance to cover. And it gets past a few of the natural barriers. Cervical mucus problems, mainly.

One thing to be clear on. Fertilization still happens inside the body. Not in a lab. That is where it differs from IVF. IUI helps the process along. It does not take it over.

Who is a Good Candidate for IUI?

It suits some couples and not others. The usual ones:

  • Mild male-factor infertility. Sperm count a little low, or motility.
  • When cervical mucus may be getting in the way of the sperm.
  • Ovulatory disorders. Usually IUI here is paired with ovulation-induction medication.
  • Unexplained infertility. It is a reasonable lower-intervention thing to try first.
  • Sexual dysfunction

When IUI Isn't the Right Fit

Some situations, it is just not the right call. Or the odds are too low to bother.

Blocked tubes, for one. If both fallopian tubes are blocked, IUI can't work. It needs at least one that is open.

Severe male-factor infertility is another. Very low count. Poor motility. Azoospermia. ICSI is usually more appropriate there.

And when the female partner has significantly diminished ovarian reserve, or is older, IVF tends to give a better chance per cycle. Advanced maternal age changes the maths quite a bit.

If you fall into one of these, Dr. Lekhi will say so. She won't run repeated IUI cycles that aren't likely to work. In some of these cases ICSI is the more sensible next step anyway.


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What Does the IUI Process Involve?

  • Baseline assessment. Ovulation status, tubal patency, semen parameters, all confirmed before starting. Had a fertility test done already? Those results usually feed straight in.
  • Cycle monitoring. The natural cycle gets tracked on ultrasound. Or ovulation-inducing medication is used, to time it and sometimes to improve it. Depends on the case.
  • Trigger and timing. Once a mature follicle shows up, ovulation is triggered, or just tracked. The point is to time the insemination right.
  • Semen collection and preparation. A sample is collected. Then it is "washed" in the lab, which concentrates the healthiest, most motile sperm.
  • Insemination itself. The prepared sample goes into the uterus through a thin catheter. It is quick. Usually painless. Around 15 to 20 minutes, and no anesthesia.
  • Then the wait. A pregnancy test roughly 14 days later.

IUI Success Rates: What to Realistically Expect

Per cycle, it usually runs around 10 to 20%. Over 3 to 4 cycles the cumulative chance goes up somewhat, for the couples it actually suits. Age matters a lot. So does sperm quality, and the underlying cause. Rates drop after 35. They drop more with age after that.

Most specialists reassess after 3 to 4 cycles that haven't worked. Going on past that indefinitely doesn't usually help. The chance per extra cycle just doesn't keep climbing the same way.

IUI vs IVF: Which Is Right for You?

IUI is less invasive. It costs less too. It suits mild male-factor, ovulatory, cervical, or unexplained infertility, as long as one fallopian tube is open. Per-cycle success is lower than IVF.

IVF does the fertilization in the lab. It is the better fit for blocked tubes, or significant male-factor infertility, or diminished ovarian reserve. Also after IUI cycles that haven't worked. Per-cycle success is higher. The cost is higher to match.

There isn't one that's simply better. It depends on what your own evaluation shows.

What Does IUI Cost in Gurgaon?

Across Gurgaon clinics, an IUI cycle usually costs somewhere between ₹8,000 and ₹25,000. A natural-cycle IUI sits at the lower end. A stimulated cycle with injectable medication and extra monitoring costs more. Whether monitoring, medication, and baseline testing are bundled or billed separately also moves the number. So the accurate figure really depends on your protocol.

IUI candidacy and protocol depend on your individual test results, and this page can't determine them for you — Dr. Lekhi confirms suitability during your consultation.

Why Choose TheFertilife for IUI in Gurgaon?

  • We recommend IUI where it is actually likely to work. Mild male-factor, unexplained infertility, an ovulation problem, a cervical issue. Not as a default first step handed to every patient regardless of the diagnosis.
  • Timing is what decides a cycle, so that is where the work goes. Ovulation tracking or mild stimulation, then ultrasound monitoring to place the procedure as close to ovulation as we can.
  • The sperm is washed and prepared first, to concentrate the healthiest and most motile of it. And the same semen analysis from your work-up is what tells us whether IUI is even worth trying to begin with.
  • We don't repeat IUI forever. After a limited number of cycles that haven't worked, usually 3 to 4 depending on age and diagnosis, the plan shifts to IVF or ICSI rather than cycling on with something that isn't helping. Nobody is left on IUI longer than it is likely to help.
  • Every plan is guided personally by Dr. Anshika Lekhi (MBBS, DGO), 13+ years of infertility practice behind it, including cases that ran from IUI through to IVF and repeated IVF failure. That mostly comes down to one judgment. When to move you forward, instead of continuing a treatment past the point it works.

Ready to Find Out If IUI Is Right for You?

Bring your fertility test results if you have them. Or just start with a consultation. Dr. Lekhi will confirm whether IUI is genuinely the right next step for your situation before recommending it.

Book My IUI Consultation — Call or WhatsApp +91 95600 26697 No referral needed. Speak directly with Dr. Lekhi's team to schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not really. It is roughly like a Pap smear. Fifteen to twenty minutes, no anesthesia. Some women get mild cramping after. That usually settles.

Most specialists reassess after 3 to 4. If there is no pregnancy by then, the odds per extra cycle don't keep climbing much. So it is a point to stop and rethink.

Yes. It is done that way often. Couples with severe male-factor infertility use donor sperm. So do single women and same-sex couples.

Yes. Baseline testing confirms tubal patency and semen parameters first. IUI isn't effective if the tubes are blocked. It also isn't enough if male-factor infertility is more severe than IUI can handle.

No fertility treatment can guarantee a pregnancy. IUI success per cycle is lower than IVF. That is why it is usually recommended only when your profile suits it.

It depends on the cycle type, natural or medication-stimulated, and what monitoring and testing are included. Call or WhatsApp +91 9560026697for a personalized estimate.
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