Get the answers you need to some of the most frequently asked questions about the artificial insemination procedure, and how it works as an infertility treatment.
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What is artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination is an infertility treatment that places sperm artificially into a woman’s cervix or uterus, in an attempt to optimize fertilization of an egg. It is an excellent method of infertility treatment when the males sperm has limited mobility or unhealthy. It is also a prime choice for single women wishing to become pregnant, since they can use a sperm donor and have the sperm inseminated.
Are there different kinds of artificial insemination?
Yes. Intracervical insemination is the oldest form of artificial insemination, and has been used since the mid 1970’s. With intracervical insemination, the sperm is placed into the woman’s cervix. Intrauterine insemination is a newer method of insemination, and rather than placing the sperm in the cervix, the sperm is placed into the woman’s uterus, where it is closer to the fallopian tubes to give the egg a higher chance of being fertilized.
Does one method of artificial insemination work better than the other?
Both methods of artificial insemination have proven to be very effective infertility treatments, however studies have shown that intrauterine insemination does have a higher success rate since the sperm is placed in the uterus, rather than in the cervix.
What is the average cost of artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination is one of the less expensive forms of infertility treatments available. On average, one attempt at artificial insemination costs between $400-$600. Typically, a person will require more than one attempt at insemination, however it is not unheard of for people to be successful on their first try.
Does one method of artificial insemination cost less than the other?
Yes. Intrauterine insemination does cost more than intracervical insemination. When compared to other infertility treatments though, intrauterine insemination costs far less than others.
What if my husband has poor sperm quality? Can I still get artificial insemination?
Yes, you can. However, your husbands sperm may not be able to be used, and you will have to use sperm from a sperm donor instead.
