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Which technique has more risks, programmed intercourse or artificial insemination?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 01/30/2021

Both techniques are very simple, so they do not usually lead to complications or serious side effects, especially timed intercourse. The greatest risk of both is multiple pregnancy if ovarian stimulation is performed, as it is common for more than one follicle to develop in the ovaries. For more information on this, you can read on here: Risks and consequences of AI.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.