Question

Artificial insemination means

• A. Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina
• B. Introduction of sperms of a healthy donor directly into the ovary
• C. Transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova
• D. Transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova

Answer 1

The correct option is A Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina

In artificial insemination technique, the semen of a healthy donor male is collected and is introduced artificially through a flexible polyethylene catheter into the vagina or into uterus called intra-uterine insemination (IUI). Best results are obtained when the motile sperm count is more than 10 million. The fertilizing capacity of spermatozoa (sperms) is for 24 - 48 hours. The procedure maybe repeated 2 - 3 times over a period of 2 - 3 days. So, the correct answer is 'Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina'.