Donor Insemination/
Artificial Insemination
Donor Insemination
Donor insemination, also called artificial insemination enables women with infertile partners, single women and Lesbians to get pregnant using frozen sperm from a sperm bank or fresh sperm from a known sperm donor. Insemination is done by placing thawed frozen sperm from a bank, or fresh sperm from a known donor, in a woman’s vagina, cervix, or uterus around the time of ovulation.
Highly Accurate Methods of Natural Fertility Detection Using Self-Examination
One of the unique things about our donor insemination program is that we teach women highly accurate methods of natural fertility detection, sometimes called ovulation detection, mucus detection or fertility awareness, by using a plastic speculum to see the cervix in the back of the vagina.
Vaginal Self Examination and Cycle Charting
Vaginal self-examination has proven to be invaluable in helping women to more precisely detect changes that indicate ovulation. A woman can actually see specific changes in the appearance of the cervix and the cervical secretions when she ovulates. A woman’s own body can give very clear indications of when she is ovulating if she learns how to recognize and properly chart the signs. We also teach women correct methods of basal body temperature charting as well as teach self-insemination. Daily checking and charting of cervical changes throughout the menstrual cycle, in our experience and the experience of our clients, has proven to be far more accurate than so called “ovulation detection kits” that are sold in pharmacies or on line. Many of these kits, such as kits that test or an LH surge using urine, are notoriously inaccurate in some women.
Physical Exam, Lab Testing, Plastics Speculums, Charts and Self-Insemination
The initial visit also includes a required complete physical examination, Pap smear and a panel of lab tests to rule out obvious health problems before a woman becomes pregnant and nutritional guidelines for a healthy start. Women receive plastic speculums, cycle charts, excerpts from the book A New View of a Woman's Body, which contains color photos of women’s cervixes throughout the menstrual cycle, access to self-insemination tools such as insemination syringes or cervical caps and access to sperm banks. Follow-up donor insemination visits are available to go over cycle charts to help women identify the optimum time to inseminate.
Insemination Methods Including Self-Insemination
We teach intra-cervical insemination (ICI) which can be done as a self-insemination by the woman herself, or with her partner, at home. We also refer out for intrauterine insemination (IUI) for women who may be having trouble becoming pregnant. Note: Contrary to popular belief, IUI does not necessarily help women become pregnant more quickly than ICI done by a woman herself at home.
Sperm Banks
We use a number of licensed sperm banks, which provide a wide range of donors. All banks are required by law to rigorously test donors for HIV, and STDs and cannot release sperm until the donor has negative test results showing no signs of infection at lease 6 months after donating the sperm. Sperm banks also screen for genetic disorders and family history of significant health problems that might be passed on to the child. Some banks have an ID release arrangement with certain donors who are willing to have the child contact them when the child turns 18 years old. Only when the child turns 18 and legally becomes an adult can the child initiate contact. The donor never has access to information about you or the child. Inseminations can be done at home or in our office.
Using a Known Sperm Donor
Some women choose to use someone they know as a sperm donor, such as a friend or partner’s relative. In many cased this has worked out very well. However, there have been some cases where a donor later has later taken legal measures to petition the court for joint custody of the child. In addition, we know of one case where a woman became infected with HIV from insemination with sperm from a donor friend who did not know he had HIV. Sperm banks can provide a significant measure of safety in cases like this.
Lesbians Considering Parenting Workshop- All Women Welcome!
Lesbians Considering Parenting is a monthly workshop which explores a wide range of parenting issues and options including donor insemination, foster parenting, adoption, co-parenting, single parenting, financial concerns, coming out to our children, birth settings and the realities of parenting Over the years we have had thousands of Lesbians participate in these workshops, learn about parenting options, sharing their stories and support each other on their journey toward parenthood. This workshop is now being offered as a webcam. For more information call 619-260-0810.
Fertility Enhancement Services
When women are having trouble getting pregnant they may need some help in encouraging ovulation. Natural methods, such as nutritional programs, vitamins, minerals, acupuncture, herbs, meditation, visualization or energetic work, are often very helpful. Many women are now utilizing natural methods of enhancing fertility before turning to fertility drugs with very positive results.
Fees
Donor Insemination Program: $460 to $500 Sliding Scale
Includes in depth cycle charting training, plastic vaginal speculums, A New View of a Woman’s Body, cycle charts, self-insemination tools and sperm bank access (does not include cervical cap or sperm)
Note: If physical exam and lab tests are done elsewhere the fee is: $260 to $300 Sliding Scale
Follow-up visits are a sliding scale based on time spent: 15 minutes=$40-$60, ½ hour=$80-$120
In office IVI- Intra-Vaginal Insemination: $80-$120 Sliding Scale
In office ICI- Intra-Cervical Insemination: $120-$180 Sliding Scale
IUI- Intra-Uterine Insemination: By referral
Note: We let your decide where to put your self on the sliding scale based on your ability to pay
Client Feedback
“Looking at my cervix made all the difference in helping me to accurately predict ovulation and get pregnant inseminating at home. "
“This was the last time that I was going to try to get pregnant after many tries and being in my 40s, but with your help I am now expecting! Thank you!"
“Great information and support"
"The Lesbians Considering Parenting Workshop is Fantastic!”
For more info call: 619-260-0810
Donor insemination, also called artificial insemination enables women with infertile partners, single women and Lesbians to get pregnant using frozen sperm from a sperm bank or fresh sperm from a known sperm donor. Insemination is done by placing thawed frozen sperm from a bank, or fresh sperm from a known donor, in a woman’s vagina, cervix, or uterus around the time of ovulation.
Highly Accurate Methods of Natural Fertility Detection Using Self-Examination
One of the unique things about our donor insemination program is that we teach women highly accurate methods of natural fertility detection, sometimes called ovulation detection, mucus detection or fertility awareness, by using a plastic speculum to see the cervix in the back of the vagina.
Vaginal Self Examination and Cycle Charting
Vaginal self-examination has proven to be invaluable in helping women to more precisely detect changes that indicate ovulation. A woman can actually see specific changes in the appearance of the cervix and the cervical secretions when she ovulates. A woman’s own body can give very clear indications of when she is ovulating if she learns how to recognize and properly chart the signs. We also teach women correct methods of basal body temperature charting as well as teach self-insemination. Daily checking and charting of cervical changes throughout the menstrual cycle, in our experience and the experience of our clients, has proven to be far more accurate than so called “ovulation detection kits” that are sold in pharmacies or on line. Many of these kits, such as kits that test or an LH surge using urine, are notoriously inaccurate in some women.
Physical Exam, Lab Testing, Plastics Speculums, Charts and Self-Insemination
The initial visit also includes a required complete physical examination, Pap smear and a panel of lab tests to rule out obvious health problems before a woman becomes pregnant and nutritional guidelines for a healthy start. Women receive plastic speculums, cycle charts, excerpts from the book A New View of a Woman's Body, which contains color photos of women’s cervixes throughout the menstrual cycle, access to self-insemination tools such as insemination syringes or cervical caps and access to sperm banks. Follow-up donor insemination visits are available to go over cycle charts to help women identify the optimum time to inseminate.
Insemination Methods Including Self-Insemination
We teach intra-cervical insemination (ICI) which can be done as a self-insemination by the woman herself, or with her partner, at home. We also refer out for intrauterine insemination (IUI) for women who may be having trouble becoming pregnant. Note: Contrary to popular belief, IUI does not necessarily help women become pregnant more quickly than ICI done by a woman herself at home.
Sperm Banks
We use a number of licensed sperm banks, which provide a wide range of donors. All banks are required by law to rigorously test donors for HIV, and STDs and cannot release sperm until the donor has negative test results showing no signs of infection at lease 6 months after donating the sperm. Sperm banks also screen for genetic disorders and family history of significant health problems that might be passed on to the child. Some banks have an ID release arrangement with certain donors who are willing to have the child contact them when the child turns 18 years old. Only when the child turns 18 and legally becomes an adult can the child initiate contact. The donor never has access to information about you or the child. Inseminations can be done at home or in our office.
Using a Known Sperm Donor
Some women choose to use someone they know as a sperm donor, such as a friend or partner’s relative. In many cased this has worked out very well. However, there have been some cases where a donor later has later taken legal measures to petition the court for joint custody of the child. In addition, we know of one case where a woman became infected with HIV from insemination with sperm from a donor friend who did not know he had HIV. Sperm banks can provide a significant measure of safety in cases like this.
Lesbians Considering Parenting Workshop- All Women Welcome!
Lesbians Considering Parenting is a monthly workshop which explores a wide range of parenting issues and options including donor insemination, foster parenting, adoption, co-parenting, single parenting, financial concerns, coming out to our children, birth settings and the realities of parenting Over the years we have had thousands of Lesbians participate in these workshops, learn about parenting options, sharing their stories and support each other on their journey toward parenthood. This workshop is now being offered as a webcam. For more information call 619-260-0810.
Fertility Enhancement Services
When women are having trouble getting pregnant they may need some help in encouraging ovulation. Natural methods, such as nutritional programs, vitamins, minerals, acupuncture, herbs, meditation, visualization or energetic work, are often very helpful. Many women are now utilizing natural methods of enhancing fertility before turning to fertility drugs with very positive results.
Fees
Donor Insemination Program: $460 to $500 Sliding Scale
Includes in depth cycle charting training, plastic vaginal speculums, A New View of a Woman’s Body, cycle charts, self-insemination tools and sperm bank access (does not include cervical cap or sperm)
Note: If physical exam and lab tests are done elsewhere the fee is: $260 to $300 Sliding Scale
Follow-up visits are a sliding scale based on time spent: 15 minutes=$40-$60, ½ hour=$80-$120
In office IVI- Intra-Vaginal Insemination: $80-$120 Sliding Scale
In office ICI- Intra-Cervical Insemination: $120-$180 Sliding Scale
IUI- Intra-Uterine Insemination: By referral
Note: We let your decide where to put your self on the sliding scale based on your ability to pay
Client Feedback
“Looking at my cervix made all the difference in helping me to accurately predict ovulation and get pregnant inseminating at home. "
“This was the last time that I was going to try to get pregnant after many tries and being in my 40s, but with your help I am now expecting! Thank you!"
“Great information and support"
"The Lesbians Considering Parenting Workshop is Fantastic!”
For more info call: 619-260-0810