IntraUterine and IntraCervical Insemination (IUI and ICI)

Intracervical and Intrauterine Insemination (ICI and IUI) Methodology Intracervical insemination (ICI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) are the most commonly used ARTs. ICI is the injection of semen into the cervix, while IUI injects the semen directly into the uterine cavity. ICI is the easiest and most common insemination technique, followed by IUI. During ICI procedures, fresh, untreated…

Fertility Surgery Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy If a woman has certain reproductive health issues which affect her ability to conceive, fertility surgery may be an option. Surgery can fix a number of problems including blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts and help reduce genetic defects. A Laparoscopy can help to identify blocked fallopian tubes, as well as myomas, endometriosis and…

Fertility Medication

Methodology A range of fertility medication is available for women, who suffer from ovulation disorders or are considering undergoing fertility treatment. The medication will further enhance their probabilities to conceive, by causing the release of reproductive hormones that either trigger or regulate ovulation. Types of Medications Clomiphene Citrate (CC) CC is structurally similar to oestrogen and binds to oestrogen…

Selenium’s Proven Benefits For Male Fertility

Research shows that the trace element selenium benefits the structural integrity of sperm. It also helps to protect sperm from oxidative stress. Selenium (Se) is a trace element and essential nutrient for humans. It helps to protect the cell DNA from oxidative stress, supports DNA synthesis, and has a role in thyroid hormone metabolism. By extension, Selenium is therefore…

semen pH range

What is the semen ph range in humans? The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. It ranges from 0 to 14. The pH of distilled water is 7 and is considered neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic, and a pH greater than 7 is basic. For human sperm, WebMD lists a slightly wider normal pH range of 7.1-8.0[ref]”Essig, Maria G.;…