When you’re ready to grow your family with the help of donor sperm, one of the first decisions you may face is whether to pursue intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Both options are widely used and effective, but they differ in process, cost, and the level of medical involvement required. Understanding these differences can help you feel more confident about which path might be right for your journey. At our clinic, led by IVF Specialist Dr Daniel Lantsberg, we guide families through both IUI and IVF with compassion and expert care.
Understanding the IUI Process
The IUI process in Melbourne is often the first treatment step for those using donor sperm. During IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), carefully prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, increasing the chance of conseption.
IUI treatment is the recommend option for single women, same-sex couples, or couples facing male infertility due to azoospermia (after failed surgical retrieval of sperm through Micro TESE).
How IVF with Donor Sperm in Melbourne Works
IVF with a sperm donor offers a more advanced treatment option for recipients. In this process, eggs are retrieved from the patient and combined with sperm donor from IVF Melbourne in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred into the uterus.
Families may choose IVF and sperm donor Melbourne treatment if:
• IUI cycles have been unsuccessful
• They require genetic testing of embryos
• They face complex fertility conditions
• Advanced recipient age
With the guidance of Dr Daniel Lantsberg, IVF offers higher success rates and personalised care, giving families greater confidence in their fertility journey.
IUI vs IVF: Which Option is Right?
Both treatments rely on donor sperm, but they differ in approach:
IUI is:
• less invasive
• less hormons
• lower cost
• less side affects
• lower odds of success per attempt
IVF is:
• more invasive (require a procedure done under sadation for egg retrieval)
• More expensive
• offers higher success rates
• advanced options such as embryo Genetic testing.