Is IVF Effective When Treating Male Factor Infertility?

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

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Question : Hi,

It is looking like we will need to do ivf/icis to have a chance of conceiving.

My partners most recent semen analysis test have:

Volume - 2ml.
Sperm count 10m/ml.
MORTALITY - 68%.
MORPHOLOGY - 4%
PROGRESSION 2/3

Is ivf sucessfull when treating male factor infertility.

Many thanks.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

The above semen parameters need ICSI ( Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) technique to conceive.

The procedure will be successful with him bring on treatment.

Dont worry. Go ahead with procedure soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 hours later)

Thankyou.

Do you know what the side effects are on a female partner when under going treatment.

And the time from start to finish of a single treatment

Many thankd

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
15 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There are no many side effects to be worried about in this treatment.

Approximately it takes about 15 days for start and completion of treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju