Is at home insemination the same as IVF?

No. At home insemination usually refers to placing sperm in the vagina or cervix (often ICI). IVF is a clinic procedure that fertilizes eggs in a lab.

Do we need a speculum for at-home insemination?

Many people do not use one. Some kits are designed for intracervical placement without a speculum, but comfort and anatomy vary.

How do we time at home insemination?

Many people aim for the fertile window using ovulation predictor kits, cervical mucus changes, and cycle tracking. A clinician can help tailor timing if cycles are irregular.

Is it safe to use sperm from someone we know?

It can carry medical, legal, and infection-screening risks if not handled through a regulated process. Consider screening, written agreements, and legal advice in your area.

What if the process is emotionally hard on our relationship?

Thatu2019s common. A short check-in before and after each attemptu2014what felt okay, what didnu2019t, and what you need nextu2014can reduce resentment and keep intimacy separate from u201ctrying.u201d

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