Conception Methods
In the world of donor insemination, there are two methods: intracervical insemination (ICI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI.) Here are the key differences between them:
Intracervical Insemination
The sperm is placed just inside the woman's cervical opening through the use of a speculum and syringe.
- It can be performed at home or in a doctor's office.
- It is less expensive than intrauterine insemination
Intrauterine Insemination
The sperm is placed just inside a woman's uterus, using a flexible catheter.
- It can only be performed in a doctor's office.
- It is more expensive than intracervical insemination. But it tends to lead to a pregnancy more quickly.
For more information about how to conceive, see Helping the Stork, by Carol Frost Vercollone, and The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians, by Rachel Pepper. Another helpful book about how to become pregnant: Taking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni Weschler.