Real Health

The stimulation of ovulation and the different techniques of medically assisted procreation has progressed considerably. They are offered to couples whocan not have biological children. What are these techniques? Principle, the chances of success and when we put them into practice?

The stimulation of ovulation

Indications

Absence or abnormal ovulation and difficulty in getting pregnant.

The principle:

Hormones are adminstrees orally or by injection from the 2nd day of menses to trigger ovulation. Ovulation is monitored by ultrasound and hormone assays. Regular sex during treatment are a prerequisite.

What are the chances of pregnancy?

Around 10 to 20% after the first stimulation.

The intra-uterine insemination

&# 13;

Indications

In case of abnormality of the cervix or the cervical mucus, hindering the passage of sperm. In cases of male infertility (ejaculation disorders, abnormal sperm) or unexplained infertility.

The principle:

The husband's sperm (or an anonymous donor) is deposited into the uterus through a catheter introduced via natural. The semen is collected in labor randomly on the day of insemination after a period of sexual abstinence of 2 to 3 days. The insemination is preceded by a stimulation of ovulation.

What are the chances of pregnancy?

Around 10 to 15% per treatment cycle. The repetition of the treatment increases the chances of success up to a maximum of 6 inseminations.

"/>