{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Artificial insemination - Definition of Artificial insemination","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rNvZiI1JGz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/artificial-insemination\/\">Artificial insemination<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/artificial-insemination\/embed\/#?secret=rNvZiI1JGz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Artificial insemination&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"rNvZiI1JGz\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"Placing sperm in the uterus by artificial means.The introduction of semen into a woman\u2019s uterus by artificial means.Introduction of semen into a woman\u2019s vagina through a tube or other instrument, rather than by sexual intercourse, to achieve fertilization. To maximize the chances of conception, the woman normally uses various methods, such as natural family planning techniques, to pinpoint when ovulation occurs. Using a home medical test, she can normally identify the time of ovulation, which is the optimum time for insemination.Introduction of spermatozoa into the female birth canal by means of an instrument (e.g., a slender tube and syringe) to increase the likelihood of conception. The sperm specimen may be provided by the woman\u2019s husband (AIH) or partner or by an anonymous donor (AID).The placement of sperm inside the female reproductive tract by artificial means rather than sexual intercourse.A procedure in which sperm (from the woman's partner or from a donor) is inserted with a syringe into a woman\u2019s vagina, cervix, or uterus during ovulation to try to impregnate her. In the procedure, the man's semen is introduced with a syringe into the woman's cervix or, less often, into her vagina or uterus, as close to the time of ovulation as possible. The chance of becoming pregnant increases with subsequent attempts. By the sixth try, artificial insemination results in pregnancy in eight of ten women who have no infertility risk factors, such as having problems ovulating.Instrumental introduction of semen into the vagina in order that the woman may conceive. Insemination is timed to coincide with the day on which the woman is expected to ovulate. The semen specimen may be provided by the husband (AIH\u2014artificial insemination husband) in cases of impotence or by an anonymous donor (AID\u2014artificial insemination donor) in cases where the husband is sterile.In this method of fertilisation, semen is collected either by the husband (AIH) or by a donor (AID) through masturbation, and introduced into the cervix (neck of the womb) by means of an instrument around the time of ovulation.Mechanical placement of semen containing viable spermatozoa into the vagina.Artificial insemination is a method of assisted conception wherein semen is introduced into the uterus through non-sexual means, with the objective of initiating conception and achieving pregnancy.Artificial insemination encompasses two distinct types: AIH, which involves the introduction of the woman's male partner's semen, and AID, which entails the use of donated sperm. AIH is typically employed in cases where couples are unable to engage in sexual intercourse, or when the male partner has a low sperm count or a reduced volume of ejaculate. It is also utilized when a man's semen has been preserved prior to undergoing treatments like chemotherapy that render him sterile. On the other hand, AID is an option available to couples when the man is infertile or carries a genetic disease. Additionally, it may be chosen by a woman who desires to have children but does not have a male partner.Artificial insemination is conducted at specialized centers that possess the necessary staff and equipment to collect, evaluate, and preserve semen. These centers also perform the insemination procedure and provide pre- and post-procedure counseling. Semen donors undergo thorough screening to assess for a wide range of physical and mental disorders.Insemination involves the introduction of a semen sample into the woman's cervix using a small syringe. The timing of the procedure is coordinated with the woman's natural ovulation, which refers to the maturation and release of an egg from the ovary. Alternatively, it may be synchronized with ovulation stimulation treatments."}