Clinician-Guided Home Insemination

Clinician-guided home insemination means you are supported by a qualified fertility clinician throughout your cycle — so you’re not navigating the process alone.

Seattle Sperm Bank has partnered with Béa Fertility to offer Béa’s Guided Home Insemination, a good fit for individuals who:

  • Want to inseminate at home using a clinical-grade insemination device
  • Prefer additional guidance, with clinical support available along the way
  • Are looking for an option between self-directed insemination and in-clinic treatment

It combines donor sperm from Seattle Sperm Bank with Béa’s FDA-cleared, clinical-grade insemination device, while also providing guidance and support from a dedicated fertility-specialized registered nurse. Your fertility nurse will work closely with you to help you feel confident and prepared throughout your home insemination journey.

Béa’s Guided Home Insemination - $395

Béa Applicator

FDA-cleared, clinical-grade insemination device that places a soft cervical cap containing your donor sperm at the cervix. Includes two applicators: one to practice with and one for your insemination.

1:1 Video Consultation

An unhurried video session with a fertility-specialized registered nurse to walk through your treatment plan and answer any questions, so you start your cycle with a clear plan.

Ovulation & Insemination Timing Support

Help understanding ovulation tracking methods and pinpointing your fertile window, so you can time your insemination to make the most of your donor sperm.

On-demand Expert Support

Text or email the same nurse throughout your cycle (Monday–Friday) with questions about your treatment, next steps, or just for reassurance, without having to explain your situation again.

The Béa Applicator

The core technology behind the Béa Treatment is the Béa Applicator. The FDA-cleared Class II medical device (the highest safety classification for at-home insemination) was precision-engineered to provide a clinical home insemination option that optimizes your chances of conception.

Optimized Cervical Cap Approach

The Béa Applicator uses a cervical cap method designed to hold sperm closer to the cervix. This method has been shown to have a significantly higher pregnancy rate per cycle. 15.2% compared with 5.9% for syringe-based methods.[1]

Designed to Protect Sperm

The applicator delivers semen directly to the cervix using a protective cervical cap, shielding sperm from the naturally acidic vaginal environment and creating a 3.23x higher sperm concentration at the cervix where it matters most.[2]

Keeps Sperm Where it Counts

The cervical cap containing semen wraps around the cervix, holding semen in the optimal place inside the body, minimizing semen backflow and maximizing contact time with cervical mucus.[3]

Made for All Bodies

The applicator is designed to accurately place the cervical cap at the cervix across a wide range of anatomies. With smooth sides and a rounded edge, the Béa Applicator is safe and comfortable to use.[4]

How the Béa Applicator Works

Step 1: Identify your fertile window

Use your preferred method, such as LH strips, an app, or physical symptoms, to spot the ovulation “peak.” This signals that it’s time to use your Béa Applicator.

Our fertility coaches are available to help you pinpoint your fertile window and choose the right method of tracking ovulation for you.

Step 2: Prepare your donor sperm and load the applicator

After thawing your donor sperm vial, pour the sample into the applicator’s orange funnel. This funnels sperm down into the folded cervical cap inside the applicator. Once the donor sperm has drained through the orange funnel, remove it from the applicator.

 

Step 3: Insert the applicator

Lie in a comfortable position and gently insert the applicator. Turn the handle to release the cervical cap into the vagina, then remove the applicator leaving the cap behind in place on the cervix.

 

Step 4: Let the cervical cap work

Leave the cervical cap in place for 3–5 hours while it does its job. The cap’s string will stay outside the body for easy removal later. You can relax during this time, everything is working on its own.

 

 

Step 5: Remove

Gently pull the string to remove the cap.

 

 

How to Start Your Journey

  1. Choose your donor from Seattle Sperm Bank
  2. During checkout, add the Béa’s Guided Home Insemination option
  3. The Béa Team will reach out with next steps
  4. Receive your Béa Applicator and donor sperm shipment
  5. Book and complete your 1:1 video consultation with a fertility nurse
  6. Perform your insemination at home during your fertile window
  7. Access ongoing on-demand support from your dedicated fertility nurse throughout your cycle

Safety Information

Please Note: The Béa Applicator is unsuitable for use if you have:

  • Had vaginal or cervical surgery within the last three months
  • A known silicone allergy
  • Had a colposcopy with biopsy or treatment within the last three months
  • A vaginal or uterine prolapse
  • A known sexually transmitted infection (STI)
  • Active vaginal irritation or lesions
  • Had a hysterectomy
  • Had a loss of fallopian tubes or tubal ligation
  • Currently pregnant

If you are unsure whether this option is right for you, we recommend contacting the Béa Team directly at support_US@beafertility.com, or discussing with your healthcare provider before proceeding.

Clinician-Guided Home Insemination FAQs

Disclaimers

  1. Based on a randomized cross-over study comparing cervical cap insemination (15.2% pregnancies per cycle) with syringe-based intracervical insemination (5.9%) (Flierman et al., 2017). The Béa device was not used in this study. Pregnancy rates are per cycle and results vary.
  2. Based on a postcoital test of another cervical cap device vs intercourse (Pelekanos, 2015). The Béa device was not used in this study. PCT scores do not predict pregnancy. Results vary.
  3. Refers to semen delivery to a cervical cap placed at the cervix, which may limit sperm exposure to vaginal fluids. Evidence cited relates to laboratory and observational findings that certain vaginal conditions/bacteria and lower pH can impair sperm motility. The device does not sterilize the vagina, kill bacteria, alter the vaginal microbiome, prevent sexually transmitted infections, or act as contraception. Individual results vary.
  4. Safe when used as directed. Materials in contact with the body have passed biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, and vaginal irritation). Comfort and experience vary by individual. If you feel pain, irritation, or unexpected bleeding, stop and contact a clinician. See Instructions for Use for warnings and who should not use the product.