IUI (Intrauterine Insemination): Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
Washed, concentrated sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, often with mild ovarian stimulation.
- Duration
- About 10–15 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- None
- Hospital stay
- No stay — outpatient
IVF & Fertility surgeons for IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
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IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) in India
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is an IVF & fertility procedure used to treat Infertility and PCOS. It usually takes about 10–15 minutes, and it is usually done without a hospital stay.
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It is usually considered for mild male-factor infertility, unexplained infertility and ovulation problems such as PCOS. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 639 IVF & fertility surgeons at 10,154 hospitals across 113 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai. IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is rarely covered by health insurance in India. Check your policy wording before planning on a claim. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is right for you.
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 126 | 721 |
| Hyderabad | 64 | 616 |
| Mumbai | 25 | 485 |
| Navi Mumbai | 25 | 143 |
| Chandigarh | 22 | 33 |
| Indore | 22 | 69 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 18 | 3 |
| Greater_Noida | 16 | 18 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 12 | 0 |
| Bhopal | 11 | 86 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarka | 10 | 0 |
| Gorakhpur | 10 | 9 |
| Kolkata | 10 | 431 |
| Amritsar | 9 | 229 |
| Coimbatore | 9 | 80 |
| Surat | 9 | 80 |
| Pune | 8 | 324 |
| Vijayawada | 8 | 70 |
| Kukatpalli | 7 | 0 |
| Nashik | 7 | 85 |
| Thane | 7 | 253 |
| Visakhapatnam | 7 | 66 |
| Bareilly | 6 | 13 |
| Raipur | 6 | 33 |
| Ranchi | 6 | 148 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 6 | 0 |
| Agra | 5 | 265 |
| Bihar Sharif | 5 | 10 |
| Guwahati | 5 | 19 |
| Jalandhar | 5 | 24 |
| Jammu | 5 | 3 |
| Patna | 5 | 103 |
| Prayagraj | 5 | 239 |
| Shyamnagar | 5 | 0 |
| Alappuzha | 4 | 81 |
| Gwalior | 4 | 20 |
| Mangalore | 4 | 13 |
| Palampur | 4 | 0 |
| Aligarh | 3 | 172 |
| Berhampore | 3 | 0 |
| Chittorgarh | 3 | 0 |
| Dombivli | 3 | 0 |
| Habra | 3 | 0 |
| Howrah | 3 | 13 |
| Kamarhati | 3 | 0 |
| Kannur | 3 | 3 |
| Nandyal | 3 | 0 |
| Ottappalam | 3 | 0 |
| Sikar | 3 | 5 |
| Vadodara | 3 | 68 |
| Ahmedabad | 2 | 599 |
| Amravati | 2 | 238 |
| Anand | 2 | 114 |
| Bangalore | 2 | 487 |
| Kottayam | 2 | 11 |
| Mapusa | 2 | 0 |
| Moradabad | 2 | 4 |
| Mysore | 2 | 29 |
| Nagercoil | 2 | 2 |
| Nagpur | 2 | 106 |
| Nainital | 2 | 0 |
| Rajkot | 2 | 38 |
| Rohtak | 2 | 11 |
| Salem | 2 | 22 |
| Varanasi | 2 | 54 |
| Vellore | 2 | 7 |
| Vizianagaram | 2 | 4 |
| Yavatmal | 2 | 3 |
| Alipurduar | 1 | 0 |
| Anantapur | 1 | 155 |
| Ankleshwar | 1 | 74 |
| Bathinda | 1 | 15 |
| Berhamapur | 1 | 0 |
| Bhandara | 1 | 1 |
| Bhilai | 1 | 1 |
| Chandannagar | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai | 1 | 553 |
| Churu | 1 | 0 |
| Daman | 1 | 0 |
| Darbhanga | 1 | 15 |
| Erode | 1 | 3 |
| Guntur | 1 | 18 |
| Haldwani | 1 | 0 |
| Jamshedpur | 1 | 24 |
| Jodhpur | 1 | 25 |
| Kalyan | 1 | 1 |
| Kanpur | 1 | 30 |
| Karimnagar | 1 | 19 |
| Karnal | 1 | 7 |
| Kasaragod | 1 | 1 |
| Kolhapur | 1 | 12 |
| Kurnool | 1 | 7 |
| Meerut | 1 | 19 |
| Mehsana | 1 | 0 |
| Mohali | 1 | 0 |
| Morbi | 1 | 0 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 1 | 2 |
| Muzaffarpur | 1 | 5 |
| Nanded | 1 | 7 |
| Nellore | 1 | 8 |
| Nizamabad | 1 | 9 |
| Ongole | 1 | 0 |
| Palakkad | 1 | 8 |
| Panipat | 1 | 4 |
| Purnia | 1 | 0 |
| Rajahmundry | 1 | 3 |
| Ratlam | 1 | 2 |
| Sagar | 1 | 2 |
| Shahjanpur | 1 | 0 |
| Solan | 1 | 1 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 1 | 34 |
| Tirupati | 1 | 4 |
| Vidisha | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Mild male-factor infertility
- Unexplained infertility
- Ovulation problems such as PCOS
What happens during the procedure
- Follicle monitoring by ultrasound
- Trigger injection if needed
- Sperm prepared in the lab
- Painless insertion through a thin catheter
Recovery
Normal activity immediately.
Typical hospital stay: No stay — outpatient
Risks & complications
- Multiple pregnancy with stimulation
- Mild cramping
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) cost in India
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IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is rarely covered by health insurance in India. Check your policy wording before planning on a claim.
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IVF & Fertility hospitals
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist
Hospitals Offering IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) in India
204 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
Related conditions
Infertility
Infertility is not conceiving after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse (6 months if the woman is over 35). Causes can involve either or both partners.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal condition that affects ovulation, periods, skin, hair and metabolism. It is managed mainly with lifestyle changes and medication.
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) near you
FAQs
How long does IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) take?
About 10–15 minutes. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: No stay — outpatient.
What anaesthesia is used?
None. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)?
Normal activity immediately.
Is IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) covered by insurance?
It is usually not covered by health insurance, because it is typically elective. Some policies have exceptions — our team can check yours.
Other Treatments
| Treatment | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
Other treatments in this speciality
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
Ovaries are stimulated to produce several eggs, which are collected and fertilised in the lab; a resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus.
ICSI
A single sperm is injected directly into each egg as part of an IVF cycle, used especially for male-factor infertility.
Egg Freezing
Eggs are collected after ovarian stimulation and frozen for possible future use, for medical reasons or to preserve fertility.
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