ICSI: Procedure, risks, and chances

What is ICSI? The abbreviation ICSI stands for “intracytoplasmic sperm injection”. This means that a single sperm is injected directly into the interior of the cell (cytoplasm) of the previously retrieved egg using a fine pipette. The procedure mimics the natural penetration of the sperm into the egg. However, the entire process takes place outside … ICSI: Procedure, risks, and chances

IUI: Intrauterine Insemination – Procedure, chances, risks

What is IUI? Intrauterine insemination is one of the oldest reproductive techniques. It involves using a syringe and a long thin tube (catheter) to deliver semen directly into the uterus at the perfect time, just after ovulation. In the past, there were two other variants: In one, the sperm was inserted only as far as … IUI: Intrauterine Insemination – Procedure, chances, risks

Artificial Fertilization: Types, Risks, Chances

What is artificial insemination? The term artificial insemination covers a range of treatments for infertility. Basically, reproductive physicians help assisted reproduction somewhat so that the egg and sperm can more easily find each other and successfully fuse. Artificial insemination: methods The following three methods of artificial insemination are available: Sperm transfer (insemination, intrauterine insemination, IUI) … Artificial Fertilization: Types, Risks, Chances

Insemination: Procedure, Chances and Risks

What is insemination? Basically, artificial insemination is an assisted method of fertilization. This means that the sperm of the man is brought on the way to the uterus with some assistance. This procedure is also known as artificial insemination or sperm transfer. Further information Read more about the direct transfer of sperm into the uterus … Insemination: Procedure, Chances and Risks

Preimplantation diagnostics: application, risks

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis – Definition: What is PGD? Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is a genetic testing method. Reproductive physicians perform it at a very early stage of development on the genetic material of an artificially conceived embryo. A PGD may be used in cases of suspected … … a severe monogenic hereditary disease (mutation on one … Preimplantation diagnostics: application, risks

Ovulation

Cervical mucus During the cycle, the cervix changes under the influence of sex hormones. At the time of ovulation, it is ready to allow sperm to pass into the uterus: The cervix has dilated, stimulated mucus production and changed its composition. The cervical mucus is now liquid, watery clear and can be drawn into long … Ovulation