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Costs that are often billed separately — verify with your clinic before your first appointment:

1. Ovarian stimulation drugs (tablets or injections): not always part of the base package, check with your clinic
2. Initial fertility workup including hormone blood tests and semen analysis: not always bundled in, check with your clinic
3. Donor sperm procurement and preparation fees: not always bundled in, check with your clinic or sperm bank
4. Progesterone or other luteal support prescribed after insemination: not always bundled in, check with your clinic

How to choose an IUI clinic in Bangkok?

Bangkok has both large hospital-based fertility units and smaller standalone clinics. Neither is inherently better; the right fit depends on what matters most to you.

Questions worth asking before you commit:

1. What is the specialist's specific experience with IUI, and how many cycles do they perform per year?
2. Does the clinic have in-house andrology lab facilities, or is sperm processing outsourced?
3. What monitoring protocol do they follow — how many scans per cycle, and at what intervals?
4. Does the package price include stimulation medications, or are those billed separately?
5. What is their policy on escalating to IVF if IUI is unsuccessful after two or three cycles? Do they push escalation, or do they leave the decision with you?
6. Do they have experience with your specific diagnosis — mild male factor, unexplained infertility, ovulatory dysfunction?

Accreditation from the Medical Council of Thailand is the baseline for all licensed clinics. At hospital-based fertility units, look for the hospital's overall accreditation status as an additional quality signal. Some clinics also hold accreditation from international bodies, though this is not a prerequisite for high-quality care.

The doctor profiles on this page give you a starting point. Reach out to the specialist whose background and approach fits your situation, get your questions answered in a first consultation, and move forward only once you feel confident in your care.

IUI success rates in Bangkok

Bangkok clinics consistently report IUI success rates of 10 to 15% per cycle for women under 35 with unexplained infertility or mild male factor.

Rate is influenced most by:

1. Your age at the time of treatment
2. Total motile sperm count after washing — the clinical minimum is 1 million motile sperm per insemination (source: Bangkok Hospital)
3. Whether ovarian stimulation is used alongside IUI
4. Your specific diagnosis — IUI works best for unexplained infertility, mild male factor, and ovulatory dysfunction; it is not effective for tubal damage or severe endometriosis
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Bangkok IUI: frequently asked questions

What pre-treatment tests are required before starting IUI in Bangkok?

Most Bangkok clinics require:

1. Semen analysis for the male partner
2. Hormonal blood panel for the female partner (FSH, LH, AMH, estradiol)
3. Transvaginal ultrasound to assess uterine anatomy and antral follicle count
4. Infectious disease screening for both partners

Some clinics include these as part of an initial consultation package; others bill them separately. Clarify before your first appointment.

Natural cycle or stimulated IUI — which is better?

A natural cycle IUI uses the body's own ovulation with no medication, making it lower cost and lower risk. A stimulated cycle uses oral or injectable medications to develop one or two follicles, which increases the chance of ovulation occurring and slightly improves per-cycle success rates.

Most Bangkok specialists recommend stimulated cycles for the majority of patients because the improvement in outcome justifies the additional cost. Natural cycles are sometimes preferred where the female partner has a history of ovarian hyperstimulation or a strong preference to avoid medication.

How many IUI cycles should I try before moving to IVF?

Most Bangkok fertility specialists recommend a maximum of three IUI cycles before moving to IVF. Success rates decline significantly after the third attempt, and the cumulative cost of multiple IUI cycles plus monitoring can approach that of a single IVF cycle.

If you are over 38, have a confirmed diagnosis such as tubal damage, or have had no response to stimulation, your specialist may recommend skipping IUI and proceeding directly to IVF. Agree on this threshold at your first consultation so you have a clear plan.

Is IUI covered by health insurance or social security in Thailand?

IUI at private Bangkok fertility clinics is generally not covered by Thai social security (SSO), which is limited to treatment at designated public hospitals and does not typically extend to ART procedures at private clinics.

Coverage under private health insurance varies by plan. Most standard Thai private health policies exclude fertility treatment as a pre-existing or elective category. International health insurance policies vary more widely. Check your policy documents specifically for ART or assisted conception exclusions before assuming coverage.

How long does one IUI cycle take in Bangkok?

A stimulated IUI cycle runs from approximately day 2 or 3 of your menstrual cycle to insemination on around day 12 to 14, followed by a two-week wait before a pregnancy test. The active treatment phase — monitoring scans and insemination — spans about 10 to 12 days. You will need to attend the clinic on multiple days during this window for ultrasound monitoring.

Can I do IUI with donor sperm in Bangkok?

Yes. Donor sperm IUI is legally permitted in Thailand. Licensed sperm banks operate in Bangkok, and some clinics work with imported donor sperm depending on patient requirements. The commercial sale of sperm is prohibited; compensation is limited to reimbursement of expenses. Confirm availability and the specific process with your clinic, as practices vary between centers.