Artificial insemination is a proven fertility treatment widely used today. It's ideal for women with ovulation disorders or cervical abnormalities, and for couples where the male partner faces ejaculation issues or has suboptimal sperm quality. The process delivers sperm directly into the uterus via a thin catheter, significantly improving fertilization odds. It's also a go-to option with donor sperm for male infertility cases.
In France, regulations for this assisted reproduction method are stringent. Eligibility requires being in a married or cohabiting couple who've lived together for at least two years, with both partners of childbearing age. Prior written consent is mandatory. Single women seeking donor sperm, for instance, are ineligible domestically and often pursue options abroad where laws are more lenient.
Per-cycle pregnancy success averages 15%, though it declines with age—dropping to 5% or lower around 42. Up to five or six attempts are standard. If unsuccessful, experts often recommend advancing to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
