Deciding between ICI and IUI sample: Any advice?

starluck

Hi All,

I'm trying to get pregnant with an IUI at my doctors office, for sure. My clinic as part of the standard practice washes the sample after thawing it -- this is also include in a package price that I already pay. They are willing to not wash it, but they are happy and able to (and I'm already paying for it). Given that information, does it make more sense for me to order an ICI sample because it's cheaper and has more motile sperm?

Has anyone had success stories either way? Or have you all thought through this? If so, what did you decide?

Thanks!
Sarah

lyjo2013

This is only my second IUI (first one last month was not successful), but our doctor requested we purchase ICI sperm as they prefer to do their own washing. And, hey, it saves me $ so that works out great!

The only thing I've found is that there aren't as many ICI vials for purchase as there are for the washed ones.

Lovelymo79

I just had my first vial shipped and I ordered ICI per my doc'a request. They are cheaper and my doc's office washes the vials regardless. I figured I'll pay less and give them something to wash. Good luck to you both!