Sperm preparation for artificial insemination

Abstract

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common treatment for couples with infertility issues. In order to operate a good IUI program, several elements are necessary. This chapter attempts to provide a comprehensive description of these elements including: aspects of patient education, communication between the laboratory and the referring physician, employee training, safety, sample identification, and documentation procedures. It also describes supplies and reagents needed for IUI, multiple techniques for the preparation of sperm, and advantages of the different preparations. A discussion of special considerations such as the use of positive samples for infectious disease, use of sex-selected sperm, and chemical motility enhancement is included. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010.