Artificial insemination: feedback on the results

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

For many families dreaming of children, the real blow is the verdict of doctors: "You are infertile." Moreover, in the modern world, this diagnosis is becoming more common. He althy and young people cannot get offspring and are forced to turn to specialists for help. IVF technology or intrauterine insemination has become a real salvation for many. Despite the complexity of the process and the lack of a guaranteed result, tens of thousands of families apply for the procedure every year.

IVF technology and artificial insemination

This is medical assisted reproductive technology. It is used for infertility or the absence of a partner. The procedure is as follows: pre-prepared sperm is injected into the woman's body using special equipment. Positive reviews about artificial insemination can be found all over the world. manythis achievement in medicine helped to become parents.

It is worth distinguishing technology from IVF. Developments in the field of in vitro fertilization began back in 1944. Even then, humanity began to think about solving the problem of infertility. Although many scientists pursued other goals and dreamed of learning how to grow universal and genetically unique people. The first child in the world conceived through IVF was Louise Brown in 1977, in the USSR a test-tube girl appeared in 1986. Every year the technology has been improved and introduced in many countries of the world. According to 2010 data, over 4 million test-tube babies were born on the planet, according to the latest data, about 7 million.

Artificial insemination is a more simplified and relatively inexpensive process compared to IVF. The first attempts by scientists to inseminate animals on their own date back to the 18th century, when the Italian Lazzaro Spallanzani was able to artificially inseminate a dog that gave birth to three he althy puppies. A few years later, a Scottish surgeon helped a London childless couple to have children. He collected the husband's sperm and successfully inserted it into his wife's body. This case has been officially documented.

Since the 19th century, many countries around the world have been experimenting in this area, and in 1949 spermatozoa freezing was successfully carried out for the first time. Today, the procedure is actively used to treat infertile couples, as well as to help single women.

The essence of technology

According to doctors, artificial insemination today is quiteeffective treatment for infertility. Compared to IVF, the costs here are small, about 100 thousand rubles, it takes a little time, but it requires a lot of perseverance, concentration and patience from a woman.

The essence of the process: spermatozoa are taken from the father or a male donor. The material is used within 1-3 hours or frozen until the day of surgery. Fertilization occurs on the day of ovulation. The doctor predicts the exact time of egg maturation with the help of tests or calls it with the help of hormonal preparations. The semen is pre-checked, processed if necessary, namely separated from the seminal fluid to increase the success of the operation.

The procedure itself is painless, performed on an outpatient basis and lasts a few minutes. Sperm is injected into the uterus using a plastic catheter.

True, the effectiveness of the method is only 12%. Many have to do several procedures. If fertilization has not occurred, other options may be offered to clients. For example, the use of a surrogate mother or the involvement of another male donor, as well as IVF, as a more effective measure. According to reviews, artificial insemination with the sperm of a donor, a he althy man with mobile and viable spermatozoa, is sometimes very effective.

Medical indications

For a long time this branch of medicine was not regulated by the state. Hence the high rate of poor-quality operations, lack of results, etc. In 2012, the Ministry of He alth of the Russian Federation issued order No. 107, which regulated the procedurethe provision of the service, and also indicated when the IVF procedure is required and contraindicated.

For women, the indication for the procedure of artificial insemination is infertility, which is not treated or treated to no avail by other methods, as well as sexual and sexual problems of the partner. For women, the main indicator is the infertility of the husband or the absence of a partner. According to reviews of those who have done artificial insemination and have tried different methods before, this procedure is considered the most effective.

Contraindications for women:

• Mental illnesses that make childbearing impossible.
• Congenital or acquired malformations of the uterine cavity, as a result of which the embryo cannot be hooked for further development.
• Ovarian tumor.
• Malignant tumors.
• Acute inflammation of the urinary or reproductive system.
• Any disease requiring surgery.

Male donors also undergo multiple checks and tests. Sperm is transplanted into the woman's body only after full confidence in its purity and the absence of infections.

Preparing a woman

What do those who did artificial insemination say? According to reviews, more than 30% of success depends on the preparation of the body for the adoption of a fertilized egg and gestation. Special recommendations also apply to men. To increase your chances, you should follow these tips:

1. 2-3 months before the start of all procedures, it is worth abandoning all harmfulhabits, start eating right and he althy. For advice, consult a doctor, he will prescribe you a special diet. It is necessary to add more vegetables, fruits, proteins and greens to the diet, avoid junk food and fast foods. Drink more pure water and juices.
2. When the body index is exceeded, a woman should think about weight loss. Extra pounds can negatively affect the process of bearing a child.
3. Disease endometriosis, especially grade 3 or 4. This is a pathology of the development of internal cells, and, according to reviews, artificial insemination for endometriosis is a pointless procedure, you first need to deal with the disease.
4. Be sure to start taking the vitamins and minerals recommended before and during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking.
5. Warn the doctor about all existing chronic diseases in women and men.
6. Check if there are vaccinations against rubella and jaundice, if not, and urgently.

Reviews on artificial insemination demonstrate that the more seriously the couple approached the fertilization procedure, the more carefully they prepared for the appearance of the long-awaited child, the more likely it is to give birth to a he althy and full-fledged baby.

Cum Requirements

The source of material for the procedure may be the husband or another male donor, usually anonymous. Many men donate their sperm for money, but not all of it is used for fertilization. Regardless of the source, biological materialundergoes strict control.

In addition to standard tests and semen analysis, semen should be stored frozen for 6 months before use. This measure is necessary to prevent infection. And what do those who did artificial insemination from a donor say? According to the reviews of couples and single women, this method is no worse than IVF. A couple or a woman can find out about the source of limited information: height, weight, hair color, eyes, the presence or absence of chronic diseases, etc.

Methodology

Before the procedure, both parents or donors undergo a mandatory examination. It is necessary to pass tests for hormones, infections, to carry out many procedures for examining the uterus, biopsy, ultrasound, etc. What do those who become pregnant from artificial insemination say? According to reviews, they note that it is better to undergo a full examination with your doctor so that the specialist can monitor your condition throughout the entire process.

How insemination works:

• The doctor will know in advance the timing of the formation of the egg through tests and procedures or through hormone stimulation. The use of special preparations guarantees the receipt of a mature egg.
• Sperm is collected 1-3 hours in advance or several days in advance and frozen. Biological material must be tested for infections and other pathologies, after collection it is processed in the laboratory.
• Using a special plastic catheter, sperm is injected into the uterus.

The whole procedure takes 5-10 minutes. After that the womanshould lie down for 30-40 minutes without movement. Usually clinics offer a re-insemination service to increase the chances.

How is the pregnancy going

The effectiveness of artificial insemination technology is largely influenced by the age of the woman. The best years for pregnancy are 25-33 years, the older the patient, the less chance of fertilization.

What a woman needs to know in the first days after surgery:

• What are the reviews on the second day after artificial insemination? Symptoms of pandiculation in the lower abdomen, slight pain.
• Against the background of taking progesterone or other hormonal drugs, a woman may feel drowsiness, fatigue. A slight increase in temperature is also common for the first days after the procedure, but if the temperature rises several degrees at once, you should immediately consult a doctor.
• A sign of pregnancy will be the absence of menstruation, it makes no sense to test earlier than after 7-10 days, all this time the egg only travels through the body and is fixed in the uterus.

Special supervision may be required in the first days after the procedure. In this case, it is better to immediately take care of a place in the hospital clinic. Doctors will observe and, if possible, assist in the conception and retention of the embryo.

According to reviews of artificial insemination, an unpleasant consequence may be an allergy to drugs administered during surgery. If you experience strange sensations in your abdomen or genital area, seek medical attention immediately.

Patient testimonials

In general, feedback on artificial insemination is positive. This method is effective for husband's infertility, sexual dysfunction or absence of a partner. The advantages of the procedure are ease of implementation, a small number of contraindications, an affordable price for medical services. Moreover, all actions take about half an hour.

Today, many clinics in Moscow and the regions offer such operations. When choosing a specialist, pay attention to the documents confirming his education in this field. Read the reviews and, most importantly, meet the doctor in person.

Reviews on artificial insemination at home

If desired and well prepared, the fertilization procedure can be completely carried out on your own without the help of specialists. This action repeats sexual intercourse, only without the participation of a man. For carrying out, you will need to find out the exact day of ovulation, this can be done using calculations or a basal thermometer. Also, prepare a thin syringe, a biomaterial jar, and possibly a sterile disposable vaginal dilator in advance.

A man puts his sample into a jar, it is very important to use the material within 1-3 hours. You need to store in a dark, warm place, you can wrap it in a cloth. Further steps are quite simple, the woman draws sperm into a syringe, gently inserts it into the vagina so as not to damage the walls, and injects the sperm as far as possible. If using a vaginal dilator, lubricate it first. After this, it is recommended to lie on your back for 30-40 minutes.upside down.

Reviews about artificial insemination by a donor vary. The probability of getting pregnant at home, and even without the help of doctors, is much lower than in the clinic. The fact is that a lot of material remains on the walls and bottom of the jar, in addition, there is a possibility of accidental contamination of the sperm. But this method has many advantages: fast, free (if you have sperm) and you can repeat it many times.

Clinics in Moscow

When choosing a specialist, pay great attention to his qualifications. Many Russian medical universities train doctors who deal specifically with the problems of conception and childbearing. Moreover, such specialists should regularly confirm their knowledge by attending courses, conferences or doing internships in Russian and foreign clinics.

What are the best clinics in Moscow for artificial insemination? According to consumer reviews, you can call the centers "Mom", "Embryo", "Mother and Child" or "Children from a Test Tube". The best guideline is the reviews of friends and acquaintances. This area of medicine is a rather narrow niche, and all good specialists are known and in demand.

And remember, it's important to have a positive attitude when you go to the clinic. You must be accurately prepared for the upcoming motherhood and fatherhood and have no doubts about this. Also, experts recommend a reasonable attitude to the procedure of artificial insemination, and if it didn’t work out for the first time, don’t get upset and don’t panic. The main thing -desire, but there is always a way to have a child.