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| Intra Cervical Insemination | What is Intra Cervical Insemination?
Intra Cervical Insemination is one of types of artificial insemination. The very procedure is painless and rather quick. In addition, it helps to deposit the intended father’s sperm samples directly into the cervix of a surrogate mother. This helps to increase the chances that sperm swims through the surrogate mother’s uterus and fallopian tubes, where they will fertilize an egg. Many couples of perspective intended parents consider the Intra Cervical insemination, because the very procedure is associated with good success rates, and it is less expensive than standard Intrauterine Insemination procedure. It is possible to have the ICI procedure performed by the nearest available reproductive specialist at the local fertility clinic.
Timing the Intra Cervical Insemination
Just as with any possible artificial insemination procedure, Intra Cervical Insemination is to be appointed in the correct time, so, that it would be successful. As a rule it is performed around the time of the surrogate mother’s ovulation so, that there would be the greater chance of conception. Before the very procedure, a surrogate mother will have to perform blood and urine tests in order to check the levels of luteinizing hormone in her body. As soon as levels of luteinizing hormone surge, it means the ovulation begins. Usually ICI procedure is to be performed within 24 hours and again within 12 hours of the initial procedure.
The Intra Cervical Insemination Procedure
The very procedure of Intra Cervical Insemination is quite a simple and straightforward one. It is possible to be performed in less than ten minutes. As a rule it is performed by the nearest reproductive endocrinologist or by some other health care provider.
The surrogate mother is to come through the following steps:
Step 1st. The surrogate mother is asked to lie down on an examination table;
Step 2nd. A special speculum (an instrument, made either of metal or of plastic, which helps to hold open the woman’s vagina and expose her cervix) is inserted into the surrogate mother’s vagina.
Step 3rd. A special catheter (a thin tube, which is made of plastic) is inserted into the surrogate mother’s vagina until it reaches her cervix.
Step 4th. A syringe, filled with either the intended father’s or with donor’s sperm is attached to the end of the catheter.
Step 5th. The sample of sperm is pushed out of the syringe, and it goes along the catheter, where it gets deposited around the surrogate mother’s cervix.
Step 6th. After that a soft sponge cap is usually placed over the cervix so, that any leakage of sperm would be avoided. The sponge can be removed somewhere between six and eight hours after the Intracervical Insemination procedure took place.
Step 7th. The surrogate mother is asked to have a rest for a little while after the procedure is finished.
Intra Cervical Insemination Success Rates
Intra Cervical Insemination success rates are about the same as success rates of Intra Vaginal Insemination. Typically success rates range from 5% and up to 30% per one cycle. The success rate depends on the quality of the intended father’s or of the donor’s sperm sample and on the surrogate mother’s reproductive health. As a rule Intra Cervical Insemination is performed twice each cycle so, that chances of pregnancy would be increased
It should also be noted, that sperm washing can help to boost the odds of success with Intra Cervical Insemination.
Intra Cervical Insemination Costs
Intra Cervical procedure is considered to be quite a popular among other artificial insemination procedures. It is mainly because of its low costs. Generally one cycle of Intra Cervical Insemination cost ranges between $200 and $350.
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