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Artificial insemination , or AI , is the process by which sperm is placed into the reproductive tract of a female for the purpose of impregnating the female by using means other than sexual intercourse or natural insemination . In humans, it is used as assisted reproductive technology , using either sperm from the woman s male partner or sperm from a sperm donor (donor sperm) in cases where the male partner produces no sperm or the woman has no male partner (i.e., single women, lesbian couples). In cases where donor sperm is used the woman is the gestational and genetic mother of the child produced, and the sperm donor is the genetic or biological father of the child. Artificial insemination is widely used for livestock breeding, especially for dairy cattle and pigs . Techniques developed for livestock have been adapted for use in humans. Specifically, freshly ejaculated sperm, or sperm which has been frozen and thawed, is placed in the cervix (intracervical insemination – ICI) or, after washing, into the female s uterus (intrauterine insemination – IUI) by artificial means. In humans, artificial insemination was originally developed as a means of helping couples to conceive where there were male factor problems of a physical or psychological nature affecting the male partner which prevented or impeded conception. Today, the process is also and more commonly used in the case of choice mothers , where a woman has no male partner and the sperm is provided by a sperm donor .
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Is it possible to get pregnant without having sex and if artificial insemination is done?
can a girl get pregnant without having sex artificially inseminated
Answered by Dr. Rishma Lakhani, OBGYN
Found red chunk in semen. Should I be worried?
red chunke in semen?
Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Had kidney transplantation in the past. Trying to conceive. Had a miscarriage. Is IUI or IVF a metter method?
I had a Kidney Transplant in 2005 and I am doing well. However, I am 42 yrs old and remarried in 2008. We are trying to have a baby and had my 1st miscarriage in 2009. I haven't got pregnant since then. I also tried clomid 50mg to 100mg just for 2...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Sperm analysis done for motility and liquefaction time. Can I impregnate my wife?
Liquefaction time more than 60 min; Morphology: Bifid tail & Giant Head (58%); pH - 8.5; Motility: 1st Hour 50% (AM -20%; MM - 10%; SM - 20%) & 2nd Hr : 15% (AM -NIL; MM - 5%; SM - 10%). Is it normal? Can I be a...
Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham, OBGYN
Had letroz, period cycle extended. IUI did not succeed, advised laproscopy where tubes were clear. Naturally best option?
Dear Doctor, I want to know whether there was a chance of conceiving as my cycle extended from 27days to 31days. I had letroz from my 2nd day of period to 6th day of period. I have been trying for past four March 2010 i had my first IUI done and...
Answered by Dr. Meenakshi Titoria Sahu, OBGYN
Have got HCG report. had miscarriages. Are the reports normal?
Need inputs on HCG rise , My HCG did not increase (2404 to 2420 in 4 days), though u/s shows growth. My HCG was (314- Day 28, 1381- Day 32, 2404- Day 34, 2420-Day 39) Scan results ( Day 34- 0.26 gest. sac,nothing else...
Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol, Infertility Specialist
Planning for IVF treatment. Failed IUI cycles in the past. Low sperm count and high FSH levels. Chances of conception through IVF?
I am aged 29 married to a female aged 28 and we have been trying to conceive for the last 2 years. We have had 4 failed IUI cycles and are now planning IVF. The pre cycle test reports were as below Self - Sperm count of 38 mn/ml with Grade I &...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Planning for a baby. Found low amh and high fsh. What are the side effect of IVF and IUI?
Hi I have few questions can some one help me. We are trying for a baby just from 1 month. But in pre pregnancy consultation we found that 1) my wife 's (age 30) AMH is low 2 Lab's reported 0.47 and 0.6 and...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Taking progesterone after IUI treatment. Getting periodic pain. Reason?
i did IUI treatment for the first time last week and i am taking progesterone 3 times daily and cardiprin. iam getting abdominal menustrual type pain now. i am still 15 days away from mymenustrual date.i have got...
Answered by Dr. Timothy Raichle, OBGYN
Done with endometrium hysteroscopy. Trying to conceive. Have PCOD. Any hope?
Hi Doctor, Good morning. I have the question running on my mind. I am 30 years old. Me & my husband have been trying to conceive from past 3.5 years. Marriage life: 5 years. I am visiting a infertility specialist....
Answered by Dr. Chetna Jain, OBGYN
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Online Doctor Chat (71) - Artificial insemination

Invitro fertilisation.
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Conceive by IUI method
User : hello Dr Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help u User : i am pregnant now for 47 days User : i got conceived by IUI method Doctor : ok User : right now i am going for scan for every 7 days User : i am in now, but my place is in...
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Suffering from paraplegia,erectile dysfunction
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Increasing the sperm count
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Home pregnancy test, Delayed menses
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can i help you User : hi i was due for my peroid yesterday and i didnt come on so i done a prenacy test and it said i wasnt pregnent but im still not on my period Doctor : Ok.. Doctor : It can be delayed for 3-4 days...
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Public Forum (472) - Artificial insemination

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I want to adopt a child
Iam 36 year old. I have lot of medical problems and i was unable to conceive. I had cyst in my ovaries, my periods were irregular. Iwas been operated for this. They gave me lot of medications to cure this. I also underwent artificial insemination . All this failed and now iam totally fed up. Me and my husband have decided to adopt a child. Is...
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How long should I take candid cl ?
my doctor gave candid cl .but how long is it take? i mean pack contain how many tablet?i am 35 week pregnant .
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Is artificial insemination possible with a deadman's sperm ?
My boyfriend passed away early Sunday morning. Is there anyway I can still undergo articifial insemination with his sperm?
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Why did I get spottimng after IUI ?
hi Dr, i had IUI on 08th may 2011, but after 2 days i had cramps at night and in the morning i got a red brown spotting, no spotting thereafter, kindly advice as am worried, and why could i have got the spotting. mt
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Where in Holyoke can I get artificial insemination done ?
where can i go to get artificial insemination in holyoke ma?
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Can red bull affect pregnancy ?
hi doctor gud evening &my small doubt is................. if girls drink red bull at 19 yrs old & after three years when they married is there any problem to get pregnant afterwards & can u tell me how many times shell we use it i mean once or twice per month.plz answer me this doctor
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How long will it take to conceive after a varicocele surgery ?
l am 37yr, weight 85kg.my husband is 50 and weight 84kg.after undergoing series of text to get pregnant ,after these text our doctor adviced that my husband undergo a surgery on his vericocele last april.l want to know how long will it take us to be pregnant,will it be long? or should we go for artificial insemination .
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What is the reason for not getting periods for the last 2 months though the pregnancy test is negative ?
i ve got married on january.my periods stopped by may 23rd.i tested with the pregnancy card for 2 times,but the result was negative.still no periods.kindly answer me.i m 25yrs old,wt:59kg,ht:5 9.my doctor advised me to take a scan.what s the problem in me
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artificial insemination
please explain artificial insemination?how much time it will take ?what is the procedure for that?
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Had unprotected sex. Took ipill. Beta hcg test came negative. Pregnancy chances?
hello doctor I had unsafe physical relation with my partner on 11 april and last I got my periods on 25 th March but it was few drop and actual flow started on 4 april has I said I had physical on 11th April firstly I wanted know whether I should take the date on 25th March or 4th april to count my ovulation. After that I took ipill on same day...
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