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Home Insemination (ICI), IUI, or IVF with Donor Sperm: How to Decide
Compare the starting point, success rates, trade-offs, and best-fit scenarios for home ICI, clinic IUI, and IVF with donor sperm.
IUI vs ICI: Short Version
IUI is performed by a healthcare provider in a clinic setting. ICI is performed by placing sperm into the vagina near the cervix.
How Ovulation Timing Impacts ICI and IUI Outcomes
Understand the fertile window, LH surge timing, and why at-home ICI and clinic IUI are not scheduled the same way.
How Many Donor Sperm Vials Should You Buy to Have One Child?
Learn how age, treatment path, cycle count, and sibling planning affect how many donor sperm vials to buy upfront.
The True Costs of Donor Sperm
Understand the hidden costs behind donor sperm pricing, including access fees, vial classifications, shipping, storage, and how to compare the real total cost.
Understanding Genetic Testing and Screening for Sperm Donors
Understand extended carrier screening, karyotype testing, genetic counseling, testing limitations, and how reputable sperm banks handle post-pregnancy genetic reports.
CMV and Donor Selection
Learn what CMV status means on donor profiles, how donors are screened, and how to discuss donor selection with your physician.
Home Insemination Guide
Follow the full at-home ICI workflow, from donor planning and shipment handling to thawing, insemination steps, and tank return.
How to Choose a Sperm Donor
Work through personal preferences, genetic screening, profile details, and vial planning so you can choose a donor with more confidence.
Global Family Caps
Why passive reporting and cross-border exports let legacy banks exceed their stated caps, the Donor 7069 case, and how PSB enforces a true 25-family global limit.