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Washed Sperm/IUI
Hi girls-
I had my third IUI today. I did femara, had an u/s yesterday-had 5-6 follies. Had trigger shot yesterday at 730am and IUI today at 1030am. I am wondering how long the washed sperm live? I have heard less time than regular sperm but I keep forgetting to ask my RE when I see him. Any thoughts?
Thanks ladies!
I had my third IUI today. I did femara, had an u/s yesterday-had 5-6 follies. Had trigger shot yesterday at 730am and IUI today at 1030am. I am wondering how long the washed sperm live? I have heard less time than regular sperm but I keep forgetting to ask my RE when I see him. Any thoughts?
Thanks ladies!
Found this on Fertilityplus.org... hope this is helpful.
Gigi
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Q: How long does washed sperm live?
A: Current research indicates that washed sperm can live 24-72 hours; however, it does lose potency after 24 hours. Another issue with IUI is that the sperm can keep on swimming beyond the fallopian tube, so the ideal window is really within 6-12 hours of the egg being released, with a larger margin before ovulation than after since the egg's viability is shorter. Sperm can live up to 5 days in fertile mucus, 2-3 days being pretty common, so combining IUI with intercourse may provide better coverage.
Gigi
*****
Q: How long does washed sperm live?
A: Current research indicates that washed sperm can live 24-72 hours; however, it does lose potency after 24 hours. Another issue with IUI is that the sperm can keep on swimming beyond the fallopian tube, so the ideal window is really within 6-12 hours of the egg being released, with a larger margin before ovulation than after since the egg's viability is shorter. Sperm can live up to 5 days in fertile mucus, 2-3 days being pretty common, so combining IUI with intercourse may provide better coverage.
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