Artificial Insemination
Artificial Insemination (pronunciation: /ˌɑːrtɪˌfɪʃəl ˌɪnsɪmɪˈneɪʃən/) is a medical procedure often used in treating infertility.
Etymology
The term "Artificial Insemination" is derived from the Latin words "artificium" meaning "artifice or craft" and "inseminare" meaning "to sow or plant".
Definition
Artificial Insemination is a procedure in which sperm is deliberately introduced into the female's uterus or cervix using methods other than sexual intercourse or natural insemination.
Types
There are two main types of Artificial Insemination:
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) - This involves placing sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization.
- Intracervical Insemination (ICI) - This involves injecting the sperm into the cervix.
Related Terms
- Sperm Donation - The process by which a man donates sperm for the purpose of artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - A complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.
- Infertility - A disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial Insemination
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial Insemination
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