Last time I show you the development history about artificial insemination. Today I will discuss about preparations before going for AI and the mechanism of action of AI.

The preparations made before insemination are very important, and will affect the chances of success. Unless both parties are fully prepared, the process can have slim chances or none of conception. The preparation made by the woman involve a great deal of observation and timing.

Her menstrual cycle is especially important, as well as the temperature of her body, changes in vaginal fluids. A woman can use less invasive, and more private ovulation kits at home, but quite a few women prefer the more exact and medical ultrasounds, or blood testing.

The sperm donor’s process is much less involved, but still equally important for a successful conception. It is recommended that the man does not ejaculate for a few days prior, just as it would be necessary through a sexual process, before he donates sperm, in order to ensure a much higher sperm count.

When the sperm is inserted into the uterus, rather than vaginally, which is called IUI, or intra-uterine insemination, and it requires that the sperm be immediately washed, in a lab. This process removes any other chemicals from the semen, that may cause the woman discomfort, and also increases the chances of successful conception. After the washing process, a chemical is added that separates the most active sperm in the sample.

The basic process of artificial insemination in humans is generally a solution and viable option for infertility. The goal is for a woman to get pregnant though a non-sexual procedure, that inserts sperm into her uterus either directly, or vaginally. Usually, this option is chosen because a woman does not wish for a male partner, or her current partner is infertile, despite a mutual wish for a child, and the couple, or the woman has decided to seek other options for having children.

Basically, when the egg is released, according to the menstrual cycle of the woman, a donor’s semen is inserted into her uterus or vagina medically. If this small operation is successful, the woman will conceive, and carry the child to full term, just as through a natural, sexual insemination process, which makes her the genetic and gestational mother.