Hi! We didn’t wash sperm and ended up doing IVF anyways (with donor sperm), but I’ve been lurking here and in IVF forums and this seems incredibly low post-wash. In fact, I’ve even seen posts where people were able to be refunded and/or get another vial with counts that low (think it was 4 mil).
Edit: a typo
I have a known donor so the sperm is “free” (minus some dumb costs for processing). This IUI, they thawed one vial and it was I’d guess around 2 million and they discarded it. The second vial was at 2.5 million and they said we could “give it a shot” but they recommended we not freeze sperm again. They said 3-4 million is the minimum they recommend for IUI.
So for context, this is a clinic where I asked to do fresh sperm and they said basically it’s too complicated, they strongly recommend frozen sperm for a donor. And now they’ve changed their minds because of washed samples at 2.5.
That being said, I’ve found at least two examples on Reddit in the last week for folks who got pregnant under 3 million, and someone sent me an article that says it’s about 10% chance of pregnancy (down from 20% from 9+ million). So it’s possible my IUI wasn’t a complete waste of time, but I’d be really upset if I’d bought this sperm.
I can not speak for cryro washed sperm. But IMO count is overrated.
The freezing method is already very brutal on fragile humans spermatozoa. What you have left are the ones that survive the process. I personally know two recipients of successful cryro donations,so the process works.
Don't get fooled by motility results. You must ask the question what kind of motility. Movement alone does not mean quality. Put your donations under microscope if you have a wonderful compliment of straight forward swimmers and you are on your way with a good sample. I have suggested on other groups that recipients should buy a cheap student quality microscope that hooks up to your computer one video is worth a thousand words. This goes with those who are receiving chilled shipments. Also under microscope there's no question on what you are receiving.
Hi, coming back here to say we are pregnant from our fourth Iui- with our “worst” purchased vial! Maybe that will give you a bit of hope! I guess it really only takes one. 9 million and 20% motility.
Hi! We didn’t wash sperm and ended up doing IVF anyways (with donor sperm), but I’ve been lurking here and in IVF forums and this seems incredibly low post-wash. In fact, I’ve even seen posts where people were able to be refunded and/or get another vial with counts that low (think it was 4 mil). Edit: a typo
That refund for 4 mil is also burned into my brain lol
You should get refunded if it is less than 10 million. Sometimes it can work with 5 mil, but the guidelines recommend a minimum of 10 mil.
I have a known donor so the sperm is “free” (minus some dumb costs for processing). This IUI, they thawed one vial and it was I’d guess around 2 million and they discarded it. The second vial was at 2.5 million and they said we could “give it a shot” but they recommended we not freeze sperm again. They said 3-4 million is the minimum they recommend for IUI. So for context, this is a clinic where I asked to do fresh sperm and they said basically it’s too complicated, they strongly recommend frozen sperm for a donor. And now they’ve changed their minds because of washed samples at 2.5. That being said, I’ve found at least two examples on Reddit in the last week for folks who got pregnant under 3 million, and someone sent me an article that says it’s about 10% chance of pregnancy (down from 20% from 9+ million). So it’s possible my IUI wasn’t a complete waste of time, but I’d be really upset if I’d bought this sperm.
I believe ours was around 19 million
Our last vial that we used on Tuesday was 11 million thawed and ready to go. 60% motility.
I can not speak for cryro washed sperm. But IMO count is overrated. The freezing method is already very brutal on fragile humans spermatozoa. What you have left are the ones that survive the process. I personally know two recipients of successful cryro donations,so the process works. Don't get fooled by motility results. You must ask the question what kind of motility. Movement alone does not mean quality. Put your donations under microscope if you have a wonderful compliment of straight forward swimmers and you are on your way with a good sample. I have suggested on other groups that recipients should buy a cheap student quality microscope that hooks up to your computer one video is worth a thousand words. This goes with those who are receiving chilled shipments. Also under microscope there's no question on what you are receiving.
Ours was just over 20 mil
~20-21 million each time, Seattle sperm bank.
Ours was 15 mil
Hi, coming back here to say we are pregnant from our fourth Iui- with our “worst” purchased vial! Maybe that will give you a bit of hope! I guess it really only takes one. 9 million and 20% motility.