Artificial Insemination

It is performed between the second and fourth day of the menstrual cycle (FSH, LH, 17 b-Estradiol and prolactin). This analysis may coincide with the date of the gynecological examination. It can also be provided by the patient if it has been performed within the last 3 months.

All patients should have a complete serology work-up (both female and male) which should at least include HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HC, rubella and syphilis. In certain cases, and knowing the patient’s personal and family medical history, a complete blood count and biochemistry will be performed. It can be provided by the patient if it is up to date (less than 1 year) and in case of underlying pathology, if indicated, the number of analyses can be increased.

It is a necessary test to know if the patient’s fallopian tubes are permeable or not. It is performed between days 8 and 12 of the cycle and is essential to maximize the chances of pregnancy prior to treatment.

A semen sample from the couple is analyzed to count the total number of spermatozoa, the number of motile spermatozoa, their morphology and the study of other variables that may be relevant. In addition, a Mobile Sperm Retrieval (MSR) is performed, which consists of capacitating the sample and analyzing the amount of spermatozoa retrieved; this allows us to know the behavior of the sample and to choose the most appropriate capacitation technique for the day of insemination.

The basic study consists of complete serologies (HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HC, rubella and lues) and blood group and Rh. In case of an important underlying pathology that could be related to the subfertility process, further analysis and even a consultation with the urology team of the ERGO Clinic is offered.

When one or two follicles are observed to be optimally developed (approximately 18 mm in diameter), ovulation is triggered, generally with the hormone hCG, and insemination is scheduled. If follicular growth is not observed after several days with correctly administered medication, the stimulation is cancelled and new options are reconsidered. If the response is excessive (i.e. 3 or more developed follicles), the medical team of the ERGO Clinic also recommends cancellation, as the risk of risky multiple pregnancy (3 or more fetuses) is very high and carries many obstetric risks for both the mother and the fetuses. In any case, it is agreed with the patient.

This is the process of preparing the semen sample so that it is concentrated in motile spermatozoa and does not contain other cell types or seminal plasma. If the patient is going to use her partner’s sperm, he must come to the ERGO Clinic one hour before the scheduled insemination time. In case of using donor sperm or frozen sample, it is not necessary to come before the indicated time.

As the laboratory team already has the information from the previously performed EMR, they will train this sample with the most appropriate technique.

If the test tells us that you are pregnant… Congratulations! The whole team will share with you that great moment, but we will also give you the basic instructions that you must follow from then on, such as medication guidelines, precautions in your daily life and, above all, we will give you the appointment for the ultrasound control for clinical pregnancy confirmation. It will be approximately 3 weeks after the result of the test, since it is at that time when you can visualize with guarantees the fetal heartbeat of your little one.

If, on the other hand, the result is not what we expected, don’t worry, we will not leave you alone in this hard moment. We will give you an appointment with the medical team for the date you want, and there we will solve all the doubts you may have, we will analyze with you what could have happened and above all what options there are to help you achieve your dream.