Tag: ici technique
6 articles
Warming Sperm Before ICI: Temperature Guidelines and Methods
Should you warm sperm before ICI? Temperature guidelines for fresh and frozen samples, safe warming methods, and risks of overheating or cold-shocking sperm.
Preventing Air Bubbles in ICI Syringes: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Why air bubbles in ICI syringes are problematic, how they form during sample loading, and proven techniques to prevent them for safer, more effective insemination.
Using a Speculum at Home for ICI: Safety, Technique, and Device Selection
Complete guide to safe at-home speculum use for ICI — types of speculums, lubrication, insertion technique, visual cervix location, and when to skip it.
ICI Catheter Length and Placement: A Technical Guide to Depth and Positioning
Technical guide to ICI catheter length selection — 10cm, 14cm, 20cm options — and how catheter length affects cervical os placement and sample delivery.
ICI Applicator Insertion Depth Guide: Finding the Cervical Os
Step-by-step guide to correct ICI applicator insertion depth, cervical os location, anatomy landmarks, and avoiding common placement errors at home.
Syringe Size Guide for ICI: Choosing the Right Volume for Your Sample
Learn how syringe volume — 1mL, 3mL, 5mL, or 10mL — affects ICI success, sperm loss, and ease of use. Includes sample volume matching tips.