A short period of ejaculatory abstinence before intrauterine insemination is associated with higher pregnancy rates

Fertil Steril. 2010 Jan;93(1):286-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.972. Epub 2009 Sep 3.

Abstract

An ejaculatory abstinence period of <or=2 days before IUI produced the highest pregnancy rates per cycle compared with longer intervals of ejaculatory abstinence. This higher conception rate occurred despite a lower total number of motile spermatozoa inseminated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ejaculation*
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Insemination, Artificial*
  • Male
  • Ovulation Induction
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Rate*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sexual Abstinence*
  • Sperm Count
  • Sperm Motility
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Fertility Agents, Female