When a couple or a single patient comes to our fertility clinic, the first thing we do is a detailed study of both of them or of her if the woman comes alone.
The technique of artificial insemination or AI can be performed with the couple's sperm or with donor sperm when the woman comes alone or when the man has an absence of sperm.
AI is a simple and much less aggressive technique than in vitro fertilization (IVF). Its costs are much lower than those of IVF and the hormonal dose used is lower, which also reduces treatment costs.
After a period of hormonal stimulation of approximately 10 days and 2 previous ultrasound controls, the sperm is introduced into the uterine cavity by means of a cannula which is completely painless. It can even be performed in the gynecology office.
AI is advisable in cases of short-term sterility, with a male with normal results. One of the cases where it is also a very effective technique is in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, since by stimulating ovulation we get the egg and sperm to unite.
Before performing an insemination you must have at least one permeable tube.
The chances of pregnancy, with respect to natural conception, will increase because during ovarian stimulation is controlled at what time is the most appropriate for the introduction of the semen sample.
Finally, it is important to emphasize that pregnancy rates are not high and that sometimes it is necessary to perform more than one insemination to achieve success.
