IUI (intrauterine insemination) — Portland, OR
Intrauterine insemination places prepared sperm directly in the uterus around ovulation, often with ovulation-stimulating medication. It is far less invasive and less expensive than IVF, and is a common first step for unexplained infertility, mild male-factor, and ovulatory disorders.
An honest note about data: the federal reporting law covers ART — procedures that handle eggs or embryos — so IUI outcomes are NOT in the CDC registry, and no clinic-level IUI success data exists anywhere. Treat any advertised IUI 'success rate' without a denominator and age breakdown with skepticism.
Fertility clinics in Portland, OR
The clinics below are federally reporting ART programs in this city that typically also offer IUI — confirm directly. Their reported IVF outcomes still tell you about lab and program quality.
- ORM Fertility-Portland ranked #8 nationally
- University Fertility Consultants, Oregon Health & Science University ranked #9 nationally
- Oregon Fertility Institute not rated
What to ask at a consult
- How many IUI cycles do you recommend before moving to IVF for my diagnosis and age?
- Is the cycle monitored (ultrasound and bloodwork) or unmonitored, and what does each cost?
- Medicated or natural cycle — and why, for my case?
Costs are a first-class question for this procedure — see what IVF costs and how to pay less and whether insurance must cover treatment in Oregon.
Outcome data: CDC NASS 2022 Final ART Summary. Success rates vary with patient age, diagnosis, and clinic patient-selection practices; comparisons across clinics may not be meaningful (CDC). This page is general information, not medical advice.