Artificial insemination is a technological means used in modern medicine to solve infertility, bringing good news to most infertile families. And most of them have only heard of artificial insemination, but they don't know much about its process. Today we will talk about it.
1. What is artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination, also known as artificial insemination, is a general term for artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization methods, commonly used to treat infertility such as oligozoospermia, azoospermia, female infertility, etc.
2. What is the process of artificial insemination?
The process of artificial insemination is simple and mainly includes five aspects. The specific process of artificial insemination is as follows:
(1) Diagnosis of whether it meets the conditions for artificial insemination: Artificial insemination can only be considered if the couple has had sexual intercourse but has not been able to conceive naturally for 2 years. Artificial insemination is mainly suitable for male infertility. The factors that qualify for artificial insemination include:
A: Male factors: Abnormal semen analysis, anti sperm antibody response, retrograde ejaculation, severe hypospadias, retrograde ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, azoospermia, oligospermia, asthenozoospermia, semen non liquefaction, etc.
B: Female factors: endometriosis, cervical dysfunction, vaginal spasms, ovulation disorders, small cervix, abnormal cervical mucus, poor post coital testing, etc.
C: Unexplained infertility.
D: Fertilization using stored semen.
Immunological reasons.
(2) Physical examination: female endocrine function examination, B-ultrasound examination, hysteroscopy examination, infectious disease examination, etc.
(3) Ovulation monitoring: Ovulation is monitored through methods such as B-ultrasound to detect follicle development. Common methods for estimating ovulation date include measuring basal body temperature, cervical mucus (usually appearing 4-5 days before ovulation), or continuously measuring the peak of urinary luteinizing hormone near ovulation day, or continuous vaginal ultrasound examination. If necessary, ovulation can be induced through assisted methods such as administering ovulation injections or taking ovulation medication.
(4) Surgery: During the ovulation period in women, sperm is injected into the uterine cavity through hysteroscopy via a catheter. Before the estimated ovulation period of the female partner, if the donor or husband masturbates to extract semen, the semen needs to be tested. If the results show normal semen density and motility, after the semen liquefies, it can be injected into the vagina, around the cervix, and into the cervical canal using a syringe or catheter. The female partner should rest in bed for 2-3 hours to prevent semen from being discharged.
(5) Re examination: If there is severe discomfort in the body after artificial insemination, it is necessary to go to the hospital for re examination. Alternatively, if normal conception is required after artificial insemination, it usually takes 7 days. After 7 days of artificial insemination, it is possible to go to the hospital for re examination to see if successful conception has been achieved.
[Note] Each woman can undergo artificial insemination three times within one menstrual cycle, starting three days before ovulation. If calculated hourly, it can be done 72 hours before ovulation, 24 hours before ovulation, and 24 hours after ovulation. If pregnancy cannot be achieved within one menstrual cycle, several cycles can be performed consecutively. If necessary, medication can be used to induce ovulation and adjust the ovulation period to improve the fertility rate. The success or failure of artificial insemination is generally judged by 12 cycles.
I now understand the process of artificial insemination. Families who need to undergo artificial insemination should have an understanding of the process in advance, so that they have a clear understanding and will not be confused or nervous.
