Medical Term
Artificial Insemination by Donor
also: AID
Artificial insemination by donor (AID) is a type of ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION in which donor SPERM is used to help achieve PREGNANCY.
Artificial insemination by donor (AID) is an assisted reproductive procedure where SPERM from a donor is placed into the female reproductive tract. It may be considered when partner sperm cannot be used because of severe male infertility, certain GENETIC CONDITIONS, or other reproductive factors.
• Type of artificial insemination • Uses sperm from a donor • Assisted reproductive technique • Helps achieve pregnancy when partner sperm cannot be used
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