Artificial insemination is the simplest method of combating infertility. Its effectiveness according to various data is not very high, but, nevertheless, allows many women to feel the joy of motherhood each year. Insemination is especially indicated under the following circumstances:
- Low activity of spermatozoa.
- Various violations of ejaculation in men.
- Inflammatory diseases of the vagina, because of which there is a sharp spasm, complicating the sexual act.
- Excessive aggression of the factors of the immune system of the cervical mucus on spermatozoa. As a result, they simply do not survive.
- Deformities and anomalies of the position of the uterus, which make it difficult for sperm to pass.
- Trial treatment of infertility, the cause of which is unknown.
Most often, artificial insemination is carried out by the husband's sperm, with contraindications - donor sperm.
Preparation for artificial insemination
To conduct artificial insemination must be approached seriously. This should be a full-fledged comprehensive examination, because pregnancy planning is a serious step. And to pass the tests before artificial insemination should not only a woman, but her husband. In addition to the full gynecological examination, it is necessary to undergo the following diagnostic methods:
- Analyzes for the definition of sexually transmitted infections, as well as for hepatitis, HIV, syphilis;
- check the patency of the fallopian tubes;
- set the period of ovulation with the help of ultrasound or with the help of special tests.
And men, except for the exception of infections, examine the sperm. Before this, it is desirable to abstain from sexual acts. What is needed to produce a more active material. But the mismatch of sperm normal indicators can be the cause of male infertility . In such a situation, artificial insemination with donor sperm is not replaceable.
How does artificial insemination occur?
Before artificial insemination occurs, the sperm undergoes a thorough treatment. This is done to destroy pathogens. In addition, the protein components of the sperm are removed, which can be perceived as alien to the female body. The weakest spermatozoa are also eliminated. Thanks to this, the chances of getting pregnant are greatly increased.
So, intrauterine artificial insemination is carried out in conditions of the gynecological office. Through a special catheter into the uterine cavity, sperm is injected. After this, it is necessary to lie for at least 30 minutes. For greater success, insemination is performed three times per one menstrual cycle.
Due to technical simplicity, it is possible to carry out artificial insemination at home. For this, special kits are available in pharmacies. But it is better that an artificial insemination was conducted by an experienced medical worker. This eliminates the possibility of errors.
Artificial insemination with stimulation of egg ovulation significantly increases the likelihood of conception.
Artificial insemination and pregnancy
The percentage of the effectiveness of the procedure after a single application is not high. However, repeated artificial insemination increases the probability of fertilization. If attempts are unsuccessful, then other methods should be considered or donor sperm used. Pregnancy after artificial insemination is no different from the traditional way of conception.