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How much sperm motility is required for IUI?
Intrauterine insemination is effective therapy for male factor infertility when initial sperm motility is > or = 30% and the total motile sperm count is > or = 5 X 10(6). When initial values are lower, IUI has little chance of success.
Will IUI work with low sperm motility?
Getting pregnant with IUI is possible, even with a low sperm count. But the lower the count, the lower the success rate. Research shows IUI done with at least 9 million motile sperm had a 17% success rate. However, once the sperm count dropped below 9 million, so did the success rates.
What is the minimum number of sperm needed for IUI?
We therefore conclude that IUI can be performed when the NMSI exceeds 2 × 10(6) .
What is a good washed sperm count for IUI?
An average post-wash total motile sperm count of 10×106 may be a useful threshold value for IUI success, but more studies are needed to determine a cut-off value for TPMSC.
How many motile sperm is normal?
What Is a Normal Sperm Motility? A total motile count of over 20 million is considered normal. However, even if you have more than 20 million motile sperm, it may not result a higher chance of pregnancy.
Is 2 million sperm enough for IUI?
Intrauterine insemination is effective for some cases with sperm quality problems. However, if the total motile count at the time of insemination (after processing) is less than 5 million, chances for pregnancy with IUI are much lower. If the total motile sperm count is below 1 to 5 million, success is unlikely.
What is the minimum sperm motility needed for IUI?
Because IUI relies on the sperm’s ability to swim and locate the egg, high sperm count and motility are vital for a successful IUI procedure. In general, the number of motile sperm after processing the sperm sample should be approximately 5 million or more for the IUI to be successful.
What is the success rate of IUI with low sperm count?
However, the lower the count, the lower the chance of success. According to research, IUI, with at least nine million motile sperm, had a 17% success rate. However, as the sperm count dropped below nine million, the success rates declined as well.
Can total motile sperm count predict IUI success?
Based on a retrospective study of over 47,500 IUI cycles, Shady Grove Fertility has developed a model to predict IUI success based on total motile sperm count in the sample used for IUI. Before an IUI cycle, most patients will have a sperm wash to prepare the sample for insemination. At this time, the total motile sperm collected are counted.
When to consider IVF for low sperm count?
Consider IVF when total mobile sperm count is below 5 million 5. Optimize other factors affecting IUI How many IUI cycles do you need?