ARTIFICIAL
INSEMINATION

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WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION?

Artificial Insemination (AI) aims to facilitate the meeting of sperm and egg within the woman’s uterus. It can be carried out using sperm from the partner (IUI with partner sperm – IAC) or from a sperm bank (IUI with donor sperm – IAD).

Preparing the semen sample in the laboratory, stimulating the ovaries to control the growth and maturation of the follicles, and introducing the semen directly into the uterus—thereby reducing the distance sperm must travel to reach the egg—helps maximize the chances of fertilization and pregnancy.

STAGES OF THE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION PROCESS

STAGES OF THE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION PROCESS

FIRST CONSULTATION

This is the most important moment of the treatment: the first contact. At Embriogyn, we consider this initial visit to be of vital importance in building empathy, connection, and the trust that will serve as the foundation of the ongoing doctor-patient relationship.

The same gynecologist will be your dedicated physician throughout the entire process and will guide you through all necessary tests to achieve the most precise and personalized diagnosis possible, thereby increasing the effectiveness of each recommended treatment.

OVARIAN STIMULATION

During each natural menstrual cycle, a woman typically experiences the growth of a single follicle (the structure that contains the egg), which will release an egg into the fallopian tubes for potential fertilization around the 14th day of the cycle.

Therefore, the start of the Artificial Insemination treatment is aligned with the beginning of the menstrual cycle in which the treatment is to be performed, as there are no waiting lists. With this treatment, we aim to gently and carefully stimulate the ovaries to increase the chances of success by promoting follicle growth through the administration of medication.

The fertility specialist (gynecologist) will carry out the entire ovarian monitoring process, which includes ultrasound scans and hormone blood tests to ensure a thorough and personalized follow-up, thus maximizing the efficiency of each cycle. On average, 3 to 4 monitoring sessions are conducted per cycle, and the time between the first scan and the insemination is usually between 8 and 10 days.

In some specific cases, Artificial Insemination may be performed without ovarian stimulation, simply by monitoring spontaneous ovulation.

SEMEN PREPARATION

In cases where the insemination is performed with the partner’s sample, a sperm sample is collected approximately two hours before the procedure and processed in the andrology laboratory.

This sample undergoes a process called sperm capacitation, which aims to separate and concentrate the highest-quality sperm into a small volume of 0.4–0.5 ml, so it can later be introduced into the uterus.

If donor sperm from a Sperm Bank is used, the sample will already be in the andrology laboratory and will be thawed about an hour before the insemination so it can be processed accordingly. As a result, only the highest-quality sperm obtained through this procedure will be introduced into the woman’s uterus.

INSEMINATION

Once the follicles (usually 1 or 2) have reached the appropriate size, a dose of the hCG hormone is administered to trigger ovulation. Then, 38–40 hours later, the insemination procedure takes place.

Insemination is a simple technique performed in the consultation room, without the need for anesthesia, as discomfort is minimal. The gynecologist inserts a catheter through the cervix to deposit the previously prepared sperm sample directly into the uterus.

PREGNANCY TEST

Once the procedure is completed, you’ll rest for a few minutes, receive instructions to follow, and we’ll set a date to take the pregnancy test using the first urine of the morning, approximately 15 days after the insemination. During this period, we recommend living life completely normally—keeping your regular routines and simply avoiding high-intensity physical effort.

If the result is positive, we’ll schedule a visit three weeks later to perform a follow-up ultrasound, during which we’ll confirm the presence of the gestational sac and the viability of the pregnancy.

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION WITH PARTNER’S SPERM

26%

Pregnancy rate per insemination cycle

51%

Cumulative pregnancy rate by the fourth attempt

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION WITH DONOR SPERM

40,5%

Pregnancy rate per insemination cycle at Embriogyn

55%

Cumulative pregnancy rate after the fourth attempt

TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

SPERM SAMPLE FROM YOUR PARTNER (IUI – INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION WITH PARTNER’S SPERM)

These are inseminations in which your partner’s sperm is used. We recommend performing a maximum of 4 cycles, preferably consecutively, as cumulative pregnancy rates are higher with continuous treatment.

Indications

  • Inability to deposit semen in the vagina (hypospadias, retrograde ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus).
  • Mild to moderate male factor infertility (when the REM test allows for the recovery of more than 5 million motile sperm).
  • Ovulatory dysfunction (anovulation, polycystic ovaries, which are usually corrected with hormonal treatment).
  • Cervical factor (alteration of cervical mucus).
  • Endometriosis (in its mild forms, stages I and II).
  • Unexplained infertility (couples in which all tests show normal results, yet pregnancy is not achieved).

SPERM SAMPLE FROM A DONOR (IUI WITH DONOR SPERM – IAD

These are inseminations using a sperm sample from an anonymous donor provided by a Sperm Bank, selected to match you as closely as possible both physically and immunologically. We recommend performing a maximum of 4–6 cycles, preferably consecutively, as cumulative pregnancy rates are higher this way.

Sperm Banks are licensed medical centers responsible for selecting donors, evaluating sperm quality, freezing, and distributing semen samples to Assisted Reproduction Centers.

Donor selection is carried out through a very rigorous process that includes semen analysis and thorough health screenings to prevent the transmission of infectious and/or hereditary diseases.

Indications

  • Azoospermia (absence of sperm in both the ejaculate and the testicles).

  • Hereditary genetic diseases of male origin that cannot be detected through preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

  • Abnormal FISH results.
  • Single mothers.
  • Female couples.

WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT INCLUDE?

  • Hormone blood tests during the cycle
  • Medical visits and necessary monitoring of hormonal stimulation
  • Andrology laboratory procedures
  • Artificial Insemination
  • Psychological support

TREATMENT IAC PRICE: 700 €

TREATMENT IAD PRICE: 1075 €

(Sperm Bank included)

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