Insemination

If the man’s fertility is only slightly limited (e.g. slightly reduced sperm count or mobility) and if the fallopian tubes are open, insemination is the treatment method of choice. But insemination also improves the chances of pregnancy if the cause of infertility is unexplained. The patency of the tubes can be examined with hysterocontrast sonography. This involves inserting a balloon catheter into the uterine cavity after menstruation and then pushing contrast medium through the fallopian tubes. The flow of contrast medium can be detected with the ultrasound.

Insemination is the artificial introduction of specially prepared sperm from the partner into the uterine cavity using a thin catheter and a syringe. This is done around the time of ovulation and is usually painless. Insemination can improve the pregnancy rate per cycle to about 15%. For women younger than forty, three inseminations are usually covered by health insurance. However, there are also some health insurance companies that cover the costs for women over forty if the conditions are good. We will be happy to send an enquiry to the health insurance company on your behalf.