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Sperm recuperation and cervical insemination in retrograde ejaculation.
M Brassesco1, P Viscasillas, L Burrel
1Human Reproduction Working Group, Universitat Autonoma, Barcelona, Spain.
Fertility and Sterility
|May 1, 1988
Summary
This study presents a noninvasive method to retrieve sperm from urine for infertile men with retrograde ejaculation. The technique successfully enabled cervical insemination and resulted in pregnancies for all seven participating couples.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Urology
- Infertility Treatment
Background:
- Retrograde ejaculation is a cause of male infertility.
- Sperm retrieval from postejaculation urine is possible.
- Existing methods may be invasive or complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a noninvasive sperm retrieval technique for retrograde ejaculation.
- To assess the efficacy of sperm recuperation and cervical insemination.
- To determine pregnancy rates in infertile couples.
Main Methods:
- Developed a noninvasive method using urine alkalization for sperm retrieval.
- Employed serial monitoring to time masturbation accurately.
- Timed cervical insemination using basal body temperature (BBT) charts and cervical mucus assessment.
Main Results:
- Successfully retrieved spermatozoa from postejaculation urine in all seven patients.
- Achieved pregnancy in all seven couples undergoing the program.
- Pregnancies occurred within one to eight treatment cycles per couple.
Conclusions:
- The described noninvasive method is effective for sperm retrieval in retrograde ejaculation.
- Sperm recuperation from urine followed by cervical insemination is a viable treatment for infertility.
- This approach offers a successful and less invasive option for affected couples.