Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is one of the most important infertility treatments. Infertility is failure to establish pregnancy (\>12 months) with regularly unprotected sexual intercourse. Post-wash total motile sperm count (TMSC) vaguely defined as a predictor of IUI pregnancy rate. The minimum value required is also not clear. This study aimed to further define the relationship and determine the minimum recommended value to achieve a satisfactory IUI pregnancy rate. Post-wash TMSC is predictive of IUI success. No optimal cut-off could be identified. In conclusion, post-wash TMSC is highly suggested as a quantitative predictor along with others in counseling and informed consent. The recommended threshold value is \>3 x 106.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
330
Transfer of sperm into the fallopian tube through a specialised cannula
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Pregnancy rate
Pregnancy number divided by number of IUI cycles
Time frame: max 9 months
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