Artificial insemination is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into a woman’s uterus during ovulation to increase the chances of pregnancy.
It is a simple and minimally invasive assisted reproduction technique commonly used in cases of mild infertility. By introducing sperm closer to the egg, the procedure helps facilitate natural fertilisation inside the body.
The aim is for the egg and sperm to meet in order to increase the chances of pregnancy. Success depends on factors such as the woman’s age, the cause of infertility and sperm quality.
It is important to note that artificial insemination is not the same as in vitro fertilisation. In the first case, fertilisation takes place naturally inside the woman, in the fallopian tube, while in the second case, the egg is removed and fertilised in the laboratory.
TREATMENTS
This option involves collecting and processing the partner's semen to select the best quality sperm.
This case involves the selection of an anonymous donor whose sperm is used for fertilisation. After a selection process and extensive medical testing of the donor, his sperm is collected and processed in the laboratory.
Artificial insemination is a straightforward procedure carried out in several stages, from ovarian stimulation to the pregnancy test. The entire process is designed to synchronize ovulation with the introduction of the semen sample in order to facilitate fertilization.
This treatment is performed under controlled conditions and requires medical monitoring to determine the optimal timing for insemination and to increase the chances of pregnancy.
PROCEDURE
Before starting artificial insemination, the menstrual cycle is prepared through controlled ovarian stimulation. This phase helps regulate ovulation timing and increase the chances of treatment success.
At IVF-Life, ovarian stimulation is tailored to each patient to promote the development of one or more follicles.
The process usually lasts between 8 and 14 days and is monitored through ultrasound scans and blood tests to assess the response to medication and determine the optimal time for ovulation. This medication supports follicular growth until they reach the appropriate size for ovulation to occur.
In artificial insemination, the goal of ovarian stimulation is to ensure the release of an egg at the right time so it can coincide with the placement of the semen sample in the uterus.
In this step, the sperm with the greatest capacity to fertilise the egg are selected.
Artificial insemination is a simple, quick and minimally invasive procedure performed in the clinic. A thin catheter is used to place the prepared sperm sample directly into the uterus.
The procedure is carefully timed to coincide with ovulation, which increases the chances of fertilisation occurring naturally inside the body.
This step only takes a few minutes and does not usually require anaesthesia, allowing the patient to resume normal activities shortly afterwards.
12 to 14 days after the insemination procedure, a blood test will be carried out to measure the beta-hCG hormone, the levels of which will indicate whether the patient is pregnant.
A follow-up ultrasound scan will be performed to check that the pregnancy is progressing correctly approximately two weeks after the positive pregnancy test result.
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An artificial insemination treatment lasts about two weeks, from the moment the ovarian stimulation begins until the insemination is performed with the couple's semen or from an anonymous donor.
If the pregnancy test is negative after insemination, we must wait for the patient's period to start a new stimulation cycle.
In the case in which there is pregnancy, but the levels of beta-hCG (pregnancy hormone) decrease, we will have to wait for these levels to decrease before starting another cycle.
Sperm donors are selected from candidates over 18 years of age who are in good physical and psychological condition and have good semen quality to ensure the success of the treatment.
Before being accepted as donors, they undergo a genetic analysis to check that they are not carriers of genetic diseases and do not have a family history of hereditary problems. They must also test negative for infectious diseases.
At IVF-Life we know that each patient is unique, so the most advisable fertility treatment in your case will depend on a personalized medical evaluation by our specialists. Our medical team will analyze your situation in detail to recommend the best option, always with an honest and transparent approach.
Once the necessary diagnostic tests have been carried out, we will provide you with a detailed estimate with the price of artificial insemination, so that you have all the information before making a decision.
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