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What is the difference between artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization?

By Andrea Rodrigo (embryologist).
Last Update: 12/19/2016

The main difference between both assisted reproduction techniques is that in AI, fertilization takes place inside the female reproductive tract, while in IVF, fertilization takes place in the laboratory and it is later when the embryos created in vitro are transferred to the woman's uterus.

In addition, the ovarian stimulation doses are different as well as the requirements and indications, among other aspects.

Read the full article on: What is Intrauterine Artificial Insemination? ( 38).
 Andrea Rodrigo
Andrea Rodrigo
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia along with the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Postgraduate course in Medical Genetics.
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia along with the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Postgraduate course in Medical Genetics.