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F Comhaire1, H Depypere, S Millingos

  • 1Andrology Laboratory, University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Ghent, Belgium.

International Journal of Andrology
|December 1, 1995
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Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) for male subfertility is more successful with Percoll gradient sperm preparation. Optimal epididymal function improves IUI success rates, while high white blood cell counts or high-grade motility sperm decrease them.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Andrology
  • Infertility Treatment

Background:

  • Male subfertility significantly impacts couple infertility.
  • Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is a common treatment for infertility.
  • Sperm preparation techniques can influence IUI success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of different sperm preparation methods for IUI in male subfertility.
  • To identify semen parameters predictive of IUI success.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of sperm preparation using discontinuous Percoll gradient versus centrifugation-resuspension for IUI.
  • Analysis of seminal plasma alpha-glucosidase activity and Schorr stain results.
  • Evaluation of white blood cell counts and sperm motility (grade a) in relation to IUI outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Discontinuous Percoll gradient sperm preparation yields better per cycle and cumulative pregnancy rates than centrifugation-resuspension.
  • Lower minimal semen requirements for successful IUI are observed with the Percoll gradient method.
  • Optimal epididymal function (alpha-glucosidase activity > 83 IU/mL or Schorr stain > 60%) significantly increases IUI success (OR = 11.1 and 9.4).
  • High white blood cell counts (> 2.3 million/mL) or high concentrations of grade a motile sperm (> 13 million/mL) decrease IUI success rates (OR = 0.25 and 0.30).

Conclusions:

  • Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is a highly successful treatment for specific cases of male subfertility.
  • The choice of sperm preparation technique, particularly discontinuous Percoll gradient, is crucial for optimizing IUI outcomes.
  • Specific markers of epididymal function and semen quality are important predictors of IUI success.