IVF vs IUI for Women’s Fertility: How to Decide the Right Treatment?

When you start trying for a baby, you expect the journey to be simple — just a few months of tracking cycles, timed intimacy, and waiting. But when it turns out that no progress is made for several months, confusion gradually becomes concern.

Most of the time, couples come across two unfamiliar medical terms in their journey:

👉 IUI
👉 IVF

After that, there is the biggest question: "Which one do I need?"

If you are deciding between IUI and IVF and that made you come here, or your doctor mentioned it and you want to understand what it is — you are already making an important step.

We might as well understand it without help of the doctors and their difficult language, and without feeling overwhelmed or pressured.

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First of All, Why Do We Have to Take the IUI and IVF Path?

These two therapies are fertility treatments that aim to help the conception process in couples with fertility issues.

Those can be the reasons for their recommendation:

Irregular ovulation
Blocked fallopian tubes
PCOS
Low AMH
Endometriosis
Low sperm motility or sperm count
No pregnancy naturally after trying

Nevertheless, they are both used in the field of fertility, but work differently.

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What Does IUI Mean?

IUI is basically the step that comes before giving up on advanced treatment.

Typical IUI can be thought of as a sperm guide set in a shorter way. (linked to backend IUI page)

What is done is:

• Ovulation is supported or tracked with medicine.

• The partner’s sperm is cleaned and made ready in the laboratory.

• The fittest sperm are put right in the uterus at the moment of ovulation with the help of a thin tube.

Conception is thereby greatly enhanced because this direct delivery to the fertilization site is the most likely one.

IUI is the best option for females suffering from:

PCOS
Mild fertility issues
Normal ovulation
Good uterine lining
At least one open tube

It is also the situation where sperm quality is slightly low, but they've got the ability to function.

Success Rate of IUI

Results of the treatment are dependent on:

• The age of a woman

• Egg reserve

• Quality of ovulation

• Health of sperm

IUI has lower chances of success per cycle if compared to IVF (link added to IVF backend page), but on the other hand, it is less invasive and affordable.

Many couples attempt 2–3 cycles of IUI before deciding to go for IVF.

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What Is IVF?

IVF is a more advanced technique where fertilization occurs outside the human body.

The process is:

• Hormonal drugs are given to help multiple follicles mature.

• Eggs are collected.

• Eggs are inseminated in the laboratory.

• Embryos are grown and monitored.

• The healthiest embryo is transferred back into the uterus.

More control is possible with IVF and more attempts per one cycle.

When Do Doctors Recommend IVF?

Often, doctors advise turning to IVF in cases of:

Blocked tubes
Low AMH
Failed IUI
Age > 35
Moderate to severe endometriosis
Untreated PCOS
Male infertility
Multiple miscarriages

IVF permits embryo monitoring and selection for best success.

ICSI — An Add-On Used With IVF

For male infertility, sometimes ICSI (internal linked page) is used, where one sperm is injected directly into an egg to increase fertilization chances.

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IVF vs IUI: A Simple Comparison

Neither is "better" — the right choice depends on your situation.

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How to Figure Out Which One Fits You Best

You might want to begin with IUI if:

• Tubes are open

• Hormones are stable

• AMH is normal

• You are younger

• Mild sperm issues exist

You may directly consider IVF if:

• Age > 35

• Time sensitivity

• Low AMH

• Tubes blocked

• Severe endometriosis

• Failed previous treatments

Some women prefer step-by-step.
Others prefer the faster and more predictable route.
Both choices are valid.

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Reasons Why Delhi Is a Good Choice for Treatment

Delhi fertility services include:

Experienced fertility doctors
Modern IVF & ICSI labs
Customized treatment plans
Transparency in medical decisions

Facilities like PRAVI Global IVF Polyclinic focus on individualized treatment, not one-size-fits-all care.

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📍 PRAVI Global IVF Polyclinic — Lajpat Nagar, Delhi
Ring Road, First Floor, Building Number 41,
Block Q, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi – 110024
📞 +91 80091 50040
📩 info@praviglobalivf.in