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Therapeutic donor insemination, or TDI, is a type of intrauterine insemination that is performed in order to increase the chances of pregnancy. However, instead of using the male partner’s sperm during the procedure, TDI makes use of sperm from an anonymous donor. This allows IUI to become an increasingly valid option for couples experiencing male factor infertility. Sometimes referred to as donor insemination, all donor sperm is carefully screened and tested before it is used during the TDI procedure.
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Is Sperm Donation Safe? |
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You may have some worries about the safety of anonymous sperm donation. But rest assured, sperm donors are rigorously screened and tested before they are allowed to donate any sperm samples. All sperm banks perform:
- medical checks
- pshchological testing
- personal interviews
- STD (sexually transmitted disease) tests
- genetic testing
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How Is Therapeutic Donor Insemination Performed? |
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TDI is performed just like regular IUI, except that the frozen sperm sample must first be thawed. Once it is determined that the thawed sperm are still viable, you will be asked to lie down on an examination table. A speculum will be placed inside of your vagina in order to expose your cervix. A thin, flexible catheter will then be inserted through your cervix and into your uterus. The donated sperm are then pushed through this catheter and into your uterus.
You may feel some cramping during the insemination procedure, however, this should only last a few minutes. After the insemination is complete, you will be asked to remain lying down for ten minutes or so. After this, you can go home and return to your regular activities. In two weeks you will return to your fertility clinic for a pregnancy test.
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How Successful is Therapeutic Donor Insemination? |
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Therapeutic donor insemination can be very successful for many couples. However, success rates do vary depending upon your age and fertility history. Women who are under the age of 35 and have no history of fertility problems usually have a 20% chance of pregnancy per TDI cycle. |
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