Core treatments

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus around ovulation — a simpler, less invasive first step.

For People with mild male-factor or unexplained infertility, and single parents or same-sex couples using donor sperm.

This may be right if…

Mild male-factor infertility
Unexplained infertility
You’re using donor sperm
Ovulation can be timed or induced
You’d like to try a lower-cost option first

What to expect

Step by step, here’s how it tends to go — your team adjusts everything to you.

Cycle timing

We track your natural cycle, sometimes with gentle medication, to pinpoint ovulation.

Monitoring

A short ultrasound and bloodwork confirm the timing is right.

The insemination

A quick, comfortable in-office procedure — no sedation, and you go home right after.

Pregnancy test

About two weeks later, a blood test tells us the result.

What’s included

Cycle monitoring
Sperm preparation in our andrology lab
The insemination procedure
Donor-sperm coordination if needed
A plan for next steps either way

Common questions

When should I see a fertility specialist?

A good rule of thumb: if you’re under 35 and have been trying for 12 months, or 35 and over and have been trying for 6 months, it’s time. Come sooner if you have irregular cycles, a known condition, or simply want answers. You never need a referral to ask — an assessment is just information.

What’s the difference between IUI and IVF — and which is right for me?

IUI places prepared sperm directly into the uterus around ovulation; it’s simpler and lower-cost, and is often a first step for mild factors or donor sperm. IVF retrieves eggs, fertilizes them in our lab, and transfers an embryo; it’s more involved but more effective for many diagnoses. Your REI recommends the right starting point for your specific situation — there’s no one answer.

How much does treatment cost, and will insurance cover it?

Costs vary by treatment — an IUI cycle is illustratively around $1,000–$1,500, while an IVF base cycle is around $13,000–$16,000 plus medications. Washington and many states mandate some coverage, and our financial counselor verifies your specific benefits for free before you commit. You always get a written estimate first, and we’ll review financing, multi-cycle, and grant options with you.

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