Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences for many people. However, infertility can lead to frustration and a search for alternative ways to have children. For women who are infertile, the cause can be a problem with their ovaries, a block in the fallopian tubes, or many other similar disorders. Women are who are older often have difficulty conceiving and many other factors such as weight, birth defects, and medications can lead to infertility. If it is possible for a woman to become pregnant, she may consider invitro fertilization. In this case, the egg and sperm are both collected and combined in a laboratory, Once the egg has been fertilized, it can be implanted in a woman’s uterus, bypassing many fertility causes. Invitro fertilization has been remarkably effective for many people.

While the technology for fertilization is remarkably sophisticated, sperm collection technology has been lacking. Usually, men are given a collection cup at a doctor’s office and donate sperm by themselves. Sperm collection technology is being developed, driven by the rise in invitro fertilization. A recent piece of technology, made by SANWE, uses a machine to stimulate the feeling of intercourse, and collects the sperm inside the machine, where it can be accessed by a nurse or doctor. While sperm collection can be an awkward experience, the sperm collector is more effective and advanced. Men insert the penis through a small spherical opening in the front. The sperm collector can stimulate the movement of a woman’s vagina and has bypassed many of the problems with the previous sperm collection methods. While the cost of the sperm collector may be prohibitive for some clinics, this piece of technology is the future. In the coming years, it may be common to see these in fertility clinics, making sperm collection a much easier process.