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Treatment of infertility due to retrograde ejaculation: a simple, cost-effective method
G A Shangold1, B Cantor, J R Schreiber
1Univesity of Chicago, Illinois.
Fertility and Sterility
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Sperm isolation from urine after orgasm and intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is an effective therapy for infertility due to retrograde ejaculation. This simple office procedure offers an alternative to complex treatments like GIFT or in vitro fertilization.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Urology
- Infertility Treatment
Background:
- Retrograde ejaculation is a cause of male infertility.
- Conventional treatments may be complex or inaccessible.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of sperm isolation from urine and intra-uterine insemination (IUI) for treating infertility associated with retrograde ejaculation.
Main Methods:
- Sperm were isolated from post-orgasmic voided urine.
- Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) was performed using the isolated sperm.
Main Results:
- This method successfully addresses infertility in cases of retrograde ejaculation.
- The technique is simpler compared to GIFT or in vitro fertilization.
Conclusions:
- Sperm retrieval from urine followed by IUI is a viable and practical therapeutic option for retrograde ejaculation-induced infertility.
- This approach can be conveniently performed in a clinical setting.