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Is it inconvenient to have a tubal ligation to perform an AI?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 01/07/2022

Yes, in order to perform an artificial insemination, it is necessary that the fallopian tubes are functional. Having the tubes tied will prevent the egg and sperm from meeting and, therefore, fertilization will not be possible.

However, in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments do not have this requirement, since fertilization takes place outside the woman's body, that is, in the laboratory.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.