Fertility Treatments
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with donor sperm is a safe, minimally invasive fertility treatment that supports single women, lesbian couples, trans and non-binary patients and others in starting their family.
IUI is a fertility treatment in which specially prepared sperm is placed directly into a woman’s uterus around the time of ovulation. The motile/progressive sperm are separated from slower or non-moving sperm, improving the chances of reaching the fallopian tubes and fertilising the egg naturally.
Because IUI is minimally invasive and can be tailored to different fertility needs, it is a suitable option for a range of patients.
For many patients, using donor sperm is a safe and effective way to begin their family-building journey. At London Women’s Clinic, we work closely with our trusted partner, London Sperm Bank, to make the process straightforward and fully supported.
Sperm is sourced via our partner, London Sperm Banks online catalogue, with no waiting lists.
All donors undergo thorough health checks, including testing for infectious diseases (including HIV) and genetic conditions. Samples are frozen and quarantined for six months, with repeat testing before being cleared for use.
Counselling is provided to every patient to ensure full awareness of UK legislation. It’s important to know that children conceived with donor sperm in the UK have the right to learn the donor’s identity once they turn 18.
Most (but not all) IUI treatments begin with a short course of hormone therapy to stimulate the development of multiple eggs, though natural cycle IUI is also an option.
Once ovulation is confirmed, the highest-quality sperm is carefully introduced into the uterus, allowing your body’s natural fertilisation process to take over.
Review medical history, fertility goals, and suitability for donor IUI
Decide on natural or stimulated IUI.
Track ovulation with ultrasounds and hormone tests.
Carefully timed placement of prepared sperm into the uterus.
Pregnancy testing and ongoing support.
For many patients, IUI is a simple first step on the journey to parenthood. It’s often recommended for those without major fertility challenges or those using donor sperm. IVF may be suggested if egg or sperm quality is lower or after unsuccessful IUI cycles. Your fertility specialist will guide you toward the approach that fits your medical needs and family-building goals.
IUI is often considered one of the most accessible and straightforward fertility treatments. Key benefits include:
IUI with Donor Sperm Success in Numbers
Outcomes vary depending on patient factors and sperm quality. While each individual cycle has a lower chance of success than IVF, many patients go on to have a baby after multiple cycles.
Recommended course: 3–6 cycles offers the best overall chance of success.
For a full breakdown by age and cycle number, explore our success rates page to see the latest outcomes.
*Results from 2020-2024. **including Cardiff, Darlington, Bromley and other sites.
Understanding the costs involved is an important step when considering intrauterine insemination (IUI) with donor sperm. We aim to provide clear, transparent pricing so you know what to expect from the start.
For a full breakdown of costs and what’s included in our IUI treatment plans, please get in touch with our team.
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Exact costs will be discussed after your consultation and once a treatment plan has been confirmed for you. For Natural Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) the average total treatment cost is £1,250
For Natural IUI x 3 Cycle package, the average total treatment cost is £2,300 - £2,700.
Exact costs will be discussed after your consultation and once a treatment plan has been confirmed for you. For Stimulated Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) the average total treatment cost is £1,595 - £1,995
For our Stimulated IUI x 3 Cycle package, the average total treatment cost is £2,925 - £3,325.
‘We have used London Women's Clinic twice in the last two years for successful egg retrieval and two subsequent frozen embryo transfers. We have always been met with care, compassion and a personal approach. Every step from the initial consultation right through to the 7 week scan has been professional and polite, always accommodating our needs and timings. We can't thank the team enough for giving us such support towards creating our family.’
Lucy Richards
2 November 2026, LWC Tunbridge Wells
‘Myself and my husband owe it all to london womens clinic, they were amazing from start to finish. We previously were under another clinic and decided to make the change due to many reasons and we are so glad we did. They treat everyone as individuals, not everyones fertility journeys are the same. The small team at Colchester make it so personable not to mention how amazing all 4 women are that work here, their knowledge empathy and listening skills simply cannot be found at any other clinic. The list goes on as to why I would recommend LWC but everyone likes a to the point review. They genuinely care they dont treat you like a number and they help you through every hurdle that occurs. Our little boy wouldn't be possible without these 4, each of them play a bigger part than they realise. 💙’
Ellen Turrell
2 November 2026, LWC Colchester
‘Wonderful punch of people, caring, competent, and efficient in all they do. It feels we are all in a mission together and they are invested in the success of our pregnancy. Thank k you 🙏’
Yasmine Mora
30 October 2026, LWC London Bridge
‘I couldn’t speak more highly of the London Women’s Clinic Oxford! From the moment you walk in you are greeted with such a warm welcome. The reception area is bright and welcoming and the receptionist is lovely. All of the staff are so friendly, helpful and polite.<br><br>Going through this journey can be emotional, so having such a wonderful supportive, caring clinic to visit makes all the difference. Everyone goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and looked after.<br><br>I feel so lucky to have such a lovely team supporting me along the way. Thank you all! 🍀💗’
Louise
30 October 2026, LWC Oxford
‘Incredible service and professionals. They made me feel comfortable and safe the entire journey. Thank you!’
Luciana Lombardi
30 October 2026, LWC Cambridge
‘I had an absolutely amazing experience at LWC from start to finish! There are literally no wait times so we were able to get started pretty much straight away after consultation. The process was seamless, with a lot of flexibility if you need to change appt time. Nurses are amazing and so supportive. Special shout out to Kate and Chris who were so kind and made the whole experience so much better. Also the nurses on the ward were absolutely amazing but I can’t remember their names. I’m now discharged as I’m pregnant from my first try! However I will look forward to returning in the future for my second embryo which is currently frozen 😊’
Kathryn Jessica
27 October 2026, LWC Bromley
‘We we under the care of Canterbury LWC for all scans and blood tests and Bromley for egg collection and transfers. The team and Canterbury were particularly amazing, so supportive and reassuring throughout. No question was ever too much, they treated you as individuals and were caring and compassionate throughout the process. The receptionist were lovely, knew you from the offset by name, remembered you which makes a difficult process so much easier when you are treated as an individual.<br>We were NHS funded and I never felt we were treated any different to private patients.<br>The nursing staff at Bromley were also brilliant, I always felt so looked after through some really tough and emotional procedures. We were under the care of Dr Uppal who was excellent, explained everything clearly, gave us options and listened to our concerns.<br>Would highly recommend. Currently 26 weeks pregnant ☺️’
Rose S
25 October 2026, LWC Canterbury
‘We are incredibly grateful to London Women’s Clinic, Harrow, for helping make our dream of becoming parents come true. We are now blessed with a beautiful baby!<br><br>A special thank you to Dr Gill for the care, guidance and support throughout our IVF journey, and to Carla and Maria for making the entire process smooth and reassuring.<br><br>We had a wonderful experience and will always be thankful to the whole team. Highly recommend! ❤️’
P S
23 October 2026, LWC Harrow
‘LWC are fantastically supportive at every stage of your journey. They try to be as flexible as possible with appointments, giving good advice about supporting yourself (and partners) as you prepare for different procedures. It is a tough journey but Louise, Rute, Dr Arthi, Trianni, Dr Bishista and Ashley are incredibly supportive. Highly recommend them to anyone considering or needing fertility support.’
S W
23 October 2026, LWC Cambridge
‘I honestly cannot fault Kind IVF. From start to finish, I have been so incredibly impressed with the care, compassion and professionalism shown by the entire team. Going through IVF can be such an emotional and overwhelming journey, but they have made the whole experience feel so much more reassuring and positive.<br><br>Every step of the way, I have felt cared for, listened to and supported. The team have been amazing at answering questions, putting my mind at ease and making sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. You can really tell how much they care about their patients, and that makes such a huge difference during a journey that can be so personal and emotional.<br><br>I am so grateful to everyone at Kind IVF for everything they have done for us. Choosing them has been one of the best decisions we have made, and I genuinely couldn’t recommend them enough to anyone considering IVF. The standard of care has been outstanding, and I cannot thank them enough for helping us on this journey. ❤️<br><br>Thank you, Kind IVF, for being so amazing!’
Georgia Burt
22 October 2026, LWC Tunbridge Wells
‘I highly recommend the London Women's Clinic Brentwood. The staff were very supportive, patient, and always available to answer questions. They guided me through an emotional process with clear explanations and genuine care. The staff were always available and happy to help.’
S Begum
21 October 2026, LWC Brentwood
‘Choosing an IVF clinic is such a big decision and I'm so incredibly glad that we chose this one. IVF can be such an emotional and overwhelming journey but having a clinic that offers so much support and genuinely cares for you makes such a difference. The care and kindness that we have received has been exceptional.<br>We can't thank LWC Brentwood enough ❤️’
Laura Keary
21 October 2026, LWC Brentwood
‘I honestly can’t thank London Women’s Clinic enough for helping me achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a mum.<br>It wasn’t an easy journey, but the team were absolutely fantastic and supported me every step of the way. Their kindness, care and reassurance made such a difference during what was a really emotional and challenging time. I always felt supported and in safe hands.<br>A special thank you to Carla, Ana-Maria and Dr Goswami. You have all been absolutely fantastic and I am so grateful for everything you have done for me. I’ll never forget the support and care you have shown me during such an important and emotional journey.<br>Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping me achieve something I have wanted for as long as I can remember. It means more to me than words can say. I would recommend London Women’s Clinic to anyone going through their own fertility journey.’
Sarah
21 October 2026, LWC Harrow
‘We started our treatment in July, and I have had a very positive experience with this clinic. Lorraine on reception especially made me feel like nothing was too much trouble and always knew me by name which is such a nice personal touch, especially at such a sensitive time. Along with Dr Safwat Ashour he always recommended the best treatment for us and just had such a kind caring attitude towards us while explaining our options and being very honest with us too. One of the nurses (so sorry I can’t remember your name) she only recently started in July and I felt so at home with her and cared for. To finish off we are currently pregnant with our IVF miracle all thanks you this clinic. Thank you all so much, no thanks would ever be enough for the gift you have given us!’
Sophie Jay
21 October 2026, LWC Darlington
‘Very professional and very welcoming, and very clean I was given time to feel relaxed and I didn't feel like I had to rush this made me feel very comfortable.’
Ryan Harmer
21 October 2026, LWC Brighton
‘My wife and I have had a brilliant experience with LWC throughout our fertility journey. We always felt listened to, supported, and in control of the decisions we were making. Our PCC Suzanna, Dr Verstraete, and the nursing team were consistently friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable, which made navigating the shared motherhood process feel so much easier. We’re incredibly grateful for the care and support we received.’
Megan Nelkon
20 October 2026, LWC Harley Street
‘I’ve had a great experience with the clinic so far. From the very beginning, I’ve felt incredibly well cared for and supported throughout my egg freezing journey.<br>Daenira on reception is always so lovely, welcoming and helpful, and Liv, my nurse, has been fantastic! She’s made me feel comfortable, reassured and well looked after at every step. Dr Wade has also been absolutely brilliant and I have complete confidence in the care and guidance I’ve received.<br>I would highly recommend this clinic to anybody considering egg freezing.’
Saffy
20 October 2026, LWC Oxford
‘The most amazing experience with the clinic from start to end<br><br>Nothing is to much for them<br>They will answer every<br>Question<br>Worry or concern no matter how big or small,<br>My experience and care they have shown in one of the hardest times and most worrying experiences they were there every single step of the way, I honestly couldn’t thank every member I’ve dealt with anymore and would recommend this clinic to anyone thinking about it , hardest decision but best decision every made and all the staff here made this possible for me you are all amazing caring people<br><br>And I thank you from the bottom of my heart 🙏🏼🩷’
Stephanie
18 October 2026, LWC Brentwood
‘I truly feel blessed and thankful to God that we are in such a wonderful place and in such caring hands during one of the most precious journeys of our lives.<br><br>The clinic has been outstanding throughout my treatment, making the entire journey feel as smooth as possible. The whole team at the Brentwood clinic is absolutely amazing, everyone is so warm, welcoming and supportive.<br><br>The treatment has been incredible so far, and we are extremely satisfied with the care, support, and overall service we have received throughout our journey.<br><br>Fingers crossed, I truly believe that the best news is just around the corner! ❤️🤞<br><br>I would wholeheartedly recommend Brentwood clinic for the care and support they provide in parenthood journey.’
Harika
14 October 2026, LWC Brentwood
‘London Women’s Clinic, Reading were fantastic and Nurse Nicky was such a supportive and reassuring professional. Thank you for journeying with me Nicky!’
Sope Adekola
14 October 2026, LWC Reading
Yes. Under NHS choice rules, patients referred for fertility treatment have the right to choose their provider. London Women's Clinic is an approved NHS provider, working with ICBs across England and Wales. If you have been referred for IVF, IUI or fertility preservation, you can request London Women's Clinic as your treatment provider if we have a contract with your local ICB.
Donors are rigorously screened for infectious diseases, genetic conditions, and overall health. All samples are frozen and quarantined for at least six months before use.
Yes. Multiple cycles are common and may improve your chances. Cycles do not need to be consecutive.
Children conceived using donor sperm have the right to know the donor’s identity at age 18. Counselling ensures patients fully understand these regulations.
A consultation with our fertility specialists will determine whether IUI, IVF or another treatment is most suitable based on your circumstances and medical history.
Choosing the right fertility clinic is an important step in your journey. At London Women’s Clinic, we combine medical expertise with compassionate support, offering a service tailored to your needs. Here are some of the reasons patients choose us:
Every family begins with a first step. Our fertility health assessment is designed to give you clarity, confidence and support as you explore your options including donor sperm IUI. Let’s take that step together.
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