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Paternity and CF
- Question
- Hello,
In most articles about artificial insemination in CF it is written that methods used are in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or even more likely intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). What about intra-uterine insemination (IUI)? Is this method not feasible for men with CF?
Many thanks.
- Answer
- Hello,
Generally speaking, the method would be possible. The injection of sperm into the uterus is usually done with ejaculate; this method has a very low success rate. However, - if ejaculate is available – it can be repeated several times, perhaps also after suitable preparation of the ejaculate.
If a substantial effort has to be made, though, to obtain sperm (punction of the epididymis and preparation of the seminal filaments) this is a procedure that one cannot and also might not want to repeat endlessly. And in such case one wants to use these “valuable” sperms in a way that promises the best possible success.
Best regards
Prof. Dr. TOF Wagner
- 04.10.2010
