Definition
Artificial Insemination (AI) is the introduction of semen into the female genital tract by methods other than natural sexual intercourse for the purpose of achieving pregnancy.
Types
- Artificial Insemination Homologous (AIH) — semen obtained from husband.
- Artificial Insemination Donor (AID) — semen obtained from donor.
- Artificial Insemination Heterologous — another term for AID.
- Artificial Insemination by Husband and Donor (AIHD) — mixed semen from husband and donor.
- AI (Artificial Insemination)
- AIH (Husband)
- AID (Donor)
- AIHD (Husband + Donor)
Medicolegal Importance
- Legitimacy of child.
- Consent of spouses.
- Paternity disputes.
- Inheritance rights.
- Confidentiality of donor identity.