Home Insemination Guide

Home Insemination (Step by Step Guide)

We would recommend you seek advice from your GP if you feel you need further clarification around Home Insemination Procedures
(co-parentmatch.com will not be held accountable for any future actions or problems that arise as a result of carrying out such procedures).

You will need to obtain:
*10ml syringe (without needle)
*Sterile/dry specimen pot
*Sterile disposable vaginal speculum (if required).

1. The man will firstly need to ejaculate into the specimen cup. If using a vaginal speculum a small amount of lubrication may be required to effectively insert the speculum, but only use a small amount e.g. KY Jelly. The woman can insert the speculum into the vagina to locate the cervix.

2. Insert the speculum at a 45 degree angle pointing slightly downward. Open the "bills" of the speculum 2 or 3 cm using the thumb lever. Position the bills so that the cervix "falls" in between. Secure the speculum by clicking the ratchet mechanism (plastic speculum). Make sure that you lock the speculum in place if it is a lockable speculum. Do not move the speculum while it is locked open as it may cause injury.

3. Wait for the sperm to liquefy, this would normally take 10-20 minutes, and then slowly suck up into the syringe. The semen will remain active for a 1-2 hour period as long as it is maintained at just below body temperature.

4. Squeeze the contents of the sperm near to the cervix – do not aim at the cervix as this could cause injury to the cervix and the woman could go into cervical shock.

5. Once the sperm has been inseminated slowly withdraw the speculum slightly to clear the cervix. Loosen the speculum and allow the "bills" to fall together. Continue to withdraw while rotating the speculum to 45 degrees, dispose appropriately as they are single use speculums. Dispose of used syringe and specimen appropriately also as they are also for single use only.

6. Lie down on your back with your hips propped up by a pillow for around 30-40 minutes. This should be ample time to allow the sperm to travel.