What is good IUI Technique?
Q: In an earlier post you wrote: “If your clinic doesn’t have good stats with IUI find another- it has one of the most variable success rates of any fertility procedure based on techniques. Many couples go thru several cycles of poorly done IUI and this isn’t helping anyone” How do I know if my clinic is using good technique? What is good technique? Are you talking about the sperm preparation technique, the actual insemination technique, the timing of the IUI, or all of the above? A: In response to that question the answer has to be “all of the above”. But to provide a bit more explanation: Sperm preparation technique There are several methods for “washing” sperm, and many variations upon them. Differences in outcome can even be caused by using lower quality products so always insist on knowing whether the lab uses cleared products such as media. According to the world experts in sperm preparation technology, the best method is a simple 2-step density gradient centrifugation, followed
