How to Increase Odds With Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination is the common term applied to any process in which sperm are launched into the female reproductive tract through any means other than sexual intercourse. There are several methods through which this can be accomplished. Each procedure can be expensive and the odds of success are generally not good. According to the Baby Center Medical Advisory Board, even under ideal circumstances the pregnancy rate from artificial insemination hovers around 25 percent. However, there are a number of things you can do to increase the probability of achieving success.

Instructions

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      Monitor timing vigilantly. Artificial insemination procedures have the greatest odds of success when preformed just prior to ovulation. Women seeking treatment must monitor their cycles very carefully in order to determine when, exactly, ovulation occurs each month.

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      Men should abstain from sex prior to undergoing the procedure. This will ensure a high count of the healthiest, most motile sperm. The waiting period for men with a normal sperm count is 24 hours while those with a low sperm should abstain for at least 72 hours

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      Women should eat foods that are high in protein and low in salt and potassium, such as grilled chicken breast, as this can help to avoid hyperstimulation of the ovaries. This potential complication can negatively impact the procedure by causing the ovaries to swell and leak fluid into the abdominal cavity. Additionally, taking a daily multivitamin that contains both iron and folic acid can help to reduce the risk of development of certain birth defects.

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      Women should lie still for 15 to 20 minutes after the procedure. According to studies published by The Health Day Reporter, researchers in The Netherlands, women who rest after an insemination procedure had a higher rate of successful pregnancy than those who moved around immediately afterward.

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      Have sex with your partner within 24 hours of having the procedure. The stimulation to the reproductive system can help to ensure that ovulation occurs, a necessary component for achieving pregnancy

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      Keep your stress levels to a minimum, actively avoiding any known sources of stress and getting as much rest as possible. Stress can lead to an unhealthy increase in blood pressure, which can prevent implantation of the fertilized egg.

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      Consider incorporating acupuncture into the standard treatment. A popular additional treatment in fertility clinics in Asia and parts of Europe, acupuncture has been used for centuries to regulate female productivity. Though research in the western world remains inconclusive, it may be worth looking into.

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