Had first IUI with extremely LOW sperm count!

ariyaich_ra14ariyaich_ra14 Posts: 4
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Donor 12731 post wash count was only 2.2 m That was way worse than we were expecting. They still did it, and said we can try again next month to see if his numbers fluctuate at all, but I'm not feeling hopeful at all. The doctor said it's possible, but highly unlikely with those numbers, and we can't afford IVF. Feeling so discouraged! :(

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  • anonymous5050anonymous5050 Posts: 2
    Did you end of conceiving with Donor 12731? I'm interested in it and this is now 1 year later then you... I'm a bit concerned in purchasing it...
  • prbs2002prbs2002 Posts: 283
    I would think you would get a refund if the count is below 10m, I think that's what they guarantee! However it only takes one, fingers crossed for you!
  • cryo-admincryo-admin Posts: 4,547
    Hi Anonymous -

    Donor 12731 has 5 or more reported pregnancies.

    Please be assured that we have strict quality control measures in place to ensure that you receive high quality specimen.

    To start, less than 1% of applicants actually become CCB donors due to our stringent screening process. (Feel free to watch our Donor Qualification video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NurCUuZaa1c)
    Next, every single donation we collect from our donors is analyzed by our lab technologists during processing to measure specific quality standards such as motility, count, and forward progression. Then, for each specimen processed, we create two test vials to verify that they still meet our rigorous standards after the thawing process. If neither of these post-thaw test vials pass, the entire specimen is discarded.

    There are a number of factors that may influence the quality of frozen/thawed donor sperm vials sent to a physician’s office. We supply specific thawing instructions with each specimen shipment, but if the receiving lab deviates from these instructions and a different thawing method, different thawing time, different thawing temperature, and even a different type of counting chamber is used, it can significantly impact the final outcome of the thawed specimen. Also, the above post mentioned a “post wash count” which suggests that the receiving lab did their own sperm wash or possibly even re-washed an IUI vial, which could have definitely affected the final outcome.

    Reports of substandard vials are extremely rare and they are investigated by our technical director. The majority of these reports come from less than a dozen of the same clinics (out of the thousands that we ship to) that use different methods from our labs.

    The above post has no bearing on your chance of success with Donor 12731.

    Also, as PRBS2002 mentioned, it only takes one. Over the last 20 years, studies have determined that IUI with anything greater than 5 million total motile (donor) sperm does not improve pregnancy outcome, and more recent studies have shown that IUI with 2 million motile (donor) sperm show no significant differences in pregnancy when compared to higher quantities.

    Best of luck with everything and I hope this info gives you more insight and less concerns.

    Regards,

    Nicole
    CCB
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