How does artificial insemination works?
Before undergoing the procedure (AI), the physician would usually prescribe fertility medications to induce ovulation and enhance the effects of the treatment. The physician uses an ultrasound to determine the woman’s ovulation period. In doing so, the doctor will have a definite time to insert the sperm into the cervix or the uterus. The couple goes to the clinic on the day of ovulation. The male partner usually masturbates to eject the amount of sperm required. The sperms undergo “washing”. Washing is the process of removing any chemicals like prostaglandin which may cause discomfort to the woman before the AI. After which, the doctor will ask you to come back to the clinic for another session. A woman may typically undergo three to six cycles to achieve impregnation. What are the types of artificial insemination? Artificial insemination has two common types – the intracervical insemination which is the injection of sperm into the cervix or the fornix where the sperm is stored after
