Dr. Sarah Chen, MD
MD, FACOG
Board-certified OB-GYN specializing in reproductive endocrinology and fertility medicine with over 15 years of clinical experience.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Chen, MD
At-Home Insemination Kit: What the Clinical Evidence Shows
A clinical review of at home insemination kit options—what the evidence says about syringe design, success rates, and how to choose the right kit.
Home Insemination Syringe: A Clinician's Guide to Device Selection
A clinical review of the home insemination syringe—how material, tip design, volume, and sterility affect ICI outcomes, with evidence-based device selection guidance.
ICI vs IUI: A Clinical Comparison to Help You Choose
An evidence-based comparison of intracervical insemination (ICI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), covering success rates, costs, invasiveness, and which patients are best suited to each approach.
ICI Success Rates: What the Peer-Reviewed Research Actually Shows
A rigorous review of published clinical data on intracervical insemination success rates, broken down by age, sperm source, cycle number, and stimulation protocol.
How to Perform ICI at Home: The Complete Medical Protocol
A clinician-reviewed, step-by-step guide to performing intracervical insemination at home, covering timing, preparation, positioning, and what to do if something goes wrong.
ICI for LGBTQ+ Families: The Complete Medical Guide
A clinical guide to intracervical insemination for lesbian couples, single women, and LGBTQ+ family-builders — covering donor selection, legal considerations, and what to expect from the process.
Planning Multiple ICI Cycles: Strategy for Best Outcomes
How to develop a multi-cycle ICI strategy that maximizes cumulative success rates while managing emotional and financial resources effectively.
Understanding Sperm Quality for ICI: A Patient's Clinical Guide
What sperm parameters actually matter for ICI success, how to read a semen analysis, and what you can do to optimize sperm quality before insemination.
The Two-Week Wait After ICI: What to Expect
What happens in your body during the two weeks between intracervical insemination and a pregnancy test, including normal symptoms and when to test.
ICI vs Natural Conception: How Success Rates Compare
A data-driven comparison of intracervical insemination success rates versus natural conception, with breakdowns by age, sperm quality, and timing accuracy.
How Cervical Mucus Affects ICI Success: A Clinical Guide
Understanding the role of cervical mucus in intracervical insemination success rates, including how to assess mucus quality and optimize timing.