Lesbian Home Insemination

Due to pressures from society, many gay and lesbian couples have been reluctant to create families of their own. While some states have laws on the books preventing gay and lesbian couples from adopting, the law does protect couples that want to look towards artificial insemination, both through known and anonymous donors. However, these laws do not protect lesbian couples from receiving less than professional treatment. Therefore, the use of home insemination in the lesbian community is on the rise, however there are some unnecessary risks involved.

What is home insemination?

Home insemination, also known as do-it-yourself (DIY) insemination or self-insemination, is a method of inserting semen into the vagina without medical intervention. It is sometimes utilized by heterosexual couples experiencing sexual dysfunction due to impotence or vaginismus, as well as lesbian couples looking to get pregnant through a sperm donor, while avoiding fertility clinics.

Why choose a fertility clinic for artificial insemination?

There are many advantages for lesbian mothers to choose the medical assistance and supervision of a fertility clinic over home insemination. A mother’s health and safety is the number one concern of any fertility center. They have the tools and knowledge to ensure that sperm is properly tested to remove the risk of transferring sexually transmitted diseases. Patients can also rest assured that the actual insemination process is handled properly. Without medical supervision, like in the case of home insemination, there is a chance of injury, which can cause even more problems with conception. Aside from promoting a healthy procedure, capable facilities have the ability to monitor sperm counts and identify ovulation cycles, giving women the best chance of conception during their most fertile periods.

We help create loving families.

The Center for Fertility and Gynecology is a leading provider of fertility care in the Los Angeles area. We understand that conception is a deeply personal issue, and are committed to addressing each couple’s unique medical and emotional needs. Our goal is to provide you with the best fertility care in a comfortable environment. We are proud to have earned a reputation for exceptional pregnancy rates, only surpassed by our compassionate care. If you choose The Center for Fertility and Gynecology to assist in your child’s conception, we assure that through each step of your care, you will receive state of the art treatment under the safest and most professional conditions.

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