Artificial Insemination Scottsdale

If you have been the unfortunate victim of infertility, then artificial insemination may be for you. You’ve probably never imagined that you would have a problem conceiving a child. You wanted to have children, but just thought that you would wait a few years. Now is the time, but now you’ve discovered that it’s not as easy as you thought it would be.

If you are stressed and frustrated because you can’t conceive, it’s time to see a doctor, specifically, a Scottsdale infertility specialist. An infertility specialist can help you understand the “why” behind your inability to conceive, and will be versed in the different procedures and alternatives that you can begin to try. Your journey will begin by looking at you and your mate to see where the abnormalities lie.

Testing will determine whether the infertility can be traced to the father. His sperm can be completely absent from the ejaculate or present, but in low concentrations. His sperm might have poor motility or have an increased percentage of abnormal shapes. He might have functional abnormalities that prevent the sperm from binding to and/or fertilizing the egg. If the father is found to be infertile, then a procedure called intracytoplasmic sperm injection may help.

Reasons for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

If the father is the reason for infertility, or if there is an unexplained reason for your infertility, then a procedure called IntraUterine Insemination (IUI) may be recommended. This is where sperm is placed in a woman’s uterus through artificial means.

Before this procedure is done, either the father’s sperm or a donor’s sperm will be washed and prepared for injection. A soft tube called a catheter will be used to inject the sperm through your cervix directly into your uterus at the time of ovulation.

There are numerous causes for infertility and numerous artificial insemination procedures. Remember that the entire infertility process can wear you down physically and emotionally. This is why it is very important to work with a medical specialist that is knowledgeable, and one that you feel comfortable with. We encourage you to contact us today for an initial consultation.