Insemination
In insemination treatment, prepared sperm are placed directly into the uterus through a thin catheter around the time of ovulation. Fertilisation then takes place naturally in the fallopian tube.
Who is insemination suitable for?
- Heterosexual couples
- Female couples
- Single women
For insemination to be a suitable treatment option, ovarian reserve should be sufficient, ovulation should occur normally and the fallopian tubes should be open. When using the male partner’s own sperm, sperm count and quality must also be adequate.
How is insemination performed?
The timing of treatment is determined using ultrasound monitoring and/or ovulation testing.
Around the time of ovulation, a doctor or midwife introduces the prepared sperm into the uterine cavity through a thin catheter.
Correct timing is important for the success of the treatment. If ovulation falls outside the clinic’s opening hours, insemination may not be possible during that treatment cycle.
What is the success rate of insemination?
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Approximately 10–15% per insemination cycle
- Age has a significant impact on the chance of success
Can insemination be combined with other treatments or services?
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Microfluidic sperm selection, such as ZyMōt or SwimCount Harvester, may be used as an additional service to gently select sperm with favourable characteristics and lower levels of DNA fragmentation
- Donor sperm treatment
