Fertility Treatment Comparison Calculator
Compare cost, success rates, and time investment across IUI, IVF, mini-IVF, and natural cycle IVF treatments.
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How It Works
Different fertility treatments offer different cost-to-success tradeoffs. The best option depends on your age, diagnosis, budget, and timeline.
The Formula
Cumulative Success = 1 - (1 - Per-Cycle Rate)n
Cycles Possible = min(Budget / Cost per Cycle, Time / Cycle Duration)
Variables
- IUI — Intrauterine insemination — least invasive, lowest cost
- Mini-IVF — Lower medication doses, fewer eggs retrieved, lower cost than standard IVF
Worked Example
At age 34 with $30K budget: IUI gives 6 cycles (45% cumulative) for $10,800; IVF gives 1 cycle (38%) for $18,000.
Practical Tips
- IUI makes most sense for mild male factor, ovulatory issues, or unexplained infertility under 35.
- IVF is recommended first-line for tubal factor, severe male factor, or age over 38.
- Mini-IVF can be a good compromise — lower cost per cycle with moderate success rates.
- Consider cost-per-baby, not just cost-per-cycle, when comparing treatments.
- Many clinics offer multi-cycle discounts or shared-risk programs for IVF.