Inszemináció

Inszemináció is a medical procedure used to assist conception. It involves the direct introduction of sperm into a woman's reproductive tract, typically the uterus, with the goal of achieving pregnancy. This process bypasses the natural act of intercourse and is often employed when couples face fertility challenges.

There are two primary types of insemination: artificial insemination and donor insemination. Artificial insemination, also known as intra-uterine insemination (IUI), uses the partner's sperm. Donor insemination utilizes sperm from a known or anonymous donor.

The procedure itself is relatively simple and usually performed in a doctor's office or fertility clinic. For IUI, a woman's menstrual cycle may be monitored, and ovulation can be triggered with medication. Sperm is collected, washed, and concentrated to select the most motile sperm. This prepared sperm is then carefully inserted into the uterus using a thin, flexible catheter.

Inszemináció can be a treatment option for various infertility issues, including low sperm count or motility in males, cervical factors affecting sperm transport, ovulation disorders, or unexplained infertility. It is generally considered less invasive and less expensive than other fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Success rates for insemination vary depending on factors such as the woman's age, the cause of infertility, and the quality of sperm used.