DONOR SPERM INSEMINATION (DI)

Dr. Brandeis has had vast experience in donor sperm insemination over the past 20 years. The Brandeis Fertility program offers intrauterine insemination using donor sperm. Our approach to artificial insemination is to meticulously monitor the insemination cycle to maximize the chances for success by performing insemination on the day the follicle actually collapses.

When sperm have been frozen and then thawed - it is critical that the sample is carefully processed. Frozen sperm are far more fragile than fresh sperm- and can easily be damaged in the washing process. Again, the timing of insemination is critical, because thawed sperm have a shorter survival life span than unfrozen washed sperm.

Insemination is more likely to be successful if the egg is waiting in the fallopian tube for the sperm – because after sperm are washed they are likely to be functional for approximately 12-24 hours.”

Both donor sperm insemination and IUI are most likely to succeed if:

• The timing of insemination is based on ultrasound evidence of collapse of the   follicle showing ovulation has occurred

• Sperm are processed very carefully

• The insemination is performed by a physician (Dr. Brandeis personally performs   all donor sperm inseminations) so the sample is placed accurately near the top of   the uterus.