IUI (intrauterine insemination) — Chicago, IL
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 Chicago, IL
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.
- Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine ranked #145 nationally
- University of Illinois at Chicago IVF Program not rated
- Institute for Human Reproduction (IHR) ranked #238 nationally
- University of Chicago Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility ranked #237 nationally
- Fertility Centers of Illinois-River North IVF ranked #160 nationally
- Kindbody-Chicago West Loop ranked #252 nationally
- RUSH Center for Advanced Reproductive Care ranked #358 nationally
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 Illinois.
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.