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Although the cost of IA is a considerable advantage for me, should I rather opt for IVF when having a non-permeable tube?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 02/18/2026

The decision about which type of assisted reproduction technique to use will depend on the patient herself, but it is essential to study all the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

It is true that the low cost of artificial insemination (AI) is an advantage over IVF. However, with only one permeable fallopian tube, the possibility of pregnancy with artificial insemination is reduced.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.