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Rewari: Among fertility treatments, two terms are repeated so often that they have almost become interchangeable in everyday conversations – IUI and IVF. Patients frequently arrive at clinics believing the two are simply variations of the same process. The truth, however, is both treatments are widely different from each other and are meant for separate conditions. Dr Nandini Jain, Fertility Specialist, Birla Fertility & IVF, Rewari, shares, a mix-up of awareness about these two can delay care and, in many cases, lead couples down a path that is unlikely to give them the outcome they seek.
IUI, (intrauterine insemination) is a simpler, less invasive procedure. It involves placing prepared sperm inside the uterus during ovulation, giving sperm and egg a better chance to meet. For younger couples with unexplained infertility or minor male fertility concerns, IUI can be a logical first step. IVF (in vitro fertilisation) takes matters further. Eggs are retrieved, fertilised with the sperm in a lab, and embryos are carefully selected before transfer. This is usually the recommended approach for blocked tubes, poor ovarian reserve, severe male factor infertility, or cases where simpler methods have not worked.
Where the problem lies is in expectation. Because IUI and IVF both fall under the umbrella of ‘assisted reproduction,’ couples sometimes expect IUI to deliver the same success rates as IVF. After two or three failed attempts, they are left disappointed, and more importantly, they lose valuable time. In fertility medicine, time is not a neutral factor – it directly influences success rates.
This is where clear guidance from specialists becomes essential. Couples must know not only what each treatment involves, but also why one is being advised over another. Fertility care is not about climbing a fixed ladder – first trying IUI, then moving to IVF only if it fails. It is about choosing the right treatment from the outset, based on medical history, age, and diagnosis.
When IUI is mistaken for IVF, the cost is counted not only in money but also in prolonged stress, delayed interventions, and sometimes missed opportunities. Greater awareness, through open conversations and structured counselling, can change that. The difference between IUI and IVF is more than technical – it is a difference in approach, expectation, and timing. For couples, understanding this distinction can mean stepping onto the right path sooner, with clarity about where that path might lead.
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