If you find it difficult to conceive naturally, do not lose hope. Today, advancements in science, medicine, and technology have made it possible to conceive through Artificial Reproductive Technology like IVF and IUI treatment.
InVitro Fertilization and Intrauterine Insemination are both fertility treatments. However, they both differ in the fertilization process. In IVF, your doctor will fertilize the the eggs outside the body, in a laboratory. On the other hand, in IUI, your doctor places the sperm directly into the uterus. Whether you choose IUI or IVF treatment depends on several factors including the age of the patient, prior medical conditions, and also the medical opinion of your gynecologist.
In both IVF and IUI treatment, the sperm plays a crucial role. Whether you choose frozen sperm or fresh sperm depends entirely on you. However, understanding the two types of sperm is important to make a more informed decision regarding your fertility treatment.
As the name suggests, fresh sperm is neither frozen nor preserved. Medical professionals wash and process it to separate the seminal fluid from the sperm, creating a more concentrated portion of healthy sperm. They then use this processed sperm in IVF or IUI treatment.
On the other hand, sperm freezing is a method of collecting and storing sperm for use in the future. It is also known as sperm cryopreservation. Before freezing the sperm, your doctor will wash, process and then preserve it. During fertility treatment, specialists thaw the frozen sperm until it reaches room temperature. They then test it to ensure sperm viability. If it meets all the criteria, they use it in artificial reproductive treatment.
To provide a qualitative number to define the success rate between frozen and fresh sperm is difficult. This is because many couples or women prefer to opt for fresh sperm. Therefore, there are no comparable studies or specific numbers to define the success rate between the two. However, few studies have shown very little difference in IVF and IUI success rates with frozen or fresh sperm. In fact, the success rate depends more on factors such as age, male infertility, and uterine health, rather than the type of sperm.
Opting for frozen or fresh sperm depends entirely on your circumstances. For instance, some women may opt for frozen sperm in the absence of a partner. Also, a male partner may opt for sperm freezing before medical treatment like chemotherapy, to avoid the adverse effects on sperm quality.
So, choosing between frozen or fresh sperm is a matter of choice, rather than an influence on the success rates of IUI and IVF treatment.
Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre is one of the best IVF centers in Bangalore, providing hope to aspiring parents. Our state-of-the-art IVF center in Bangalore is known for its advanced technology and highly experienced IVF specialists.
With a high success rate in IVF and IUI treatment, Kinder Women’s Hospital in Bangalore is one of the most preferred hospitals for IVF and IUI treatment. Over the years we have garnered the trust of our patients with reliable medical support and advanced health care facilities.
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