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<h2><span class="display-3">How much sperm is needed for each treatment type?</span></h2>
<p>The amount of sperm you need to get pregnant depends on the treatment you plan to use. Here are our recommendations for the amount of sperm needed for each treatment type:</p>
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<li><a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/iui-with-donor-sperm/"><strong><span class="text-theme-blue-700">IUI with donor sperm</span></strong></a>: 1 x IUI straw MOT10 or higher</li>
<li><a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/ivf-with-donor-sperm/"><span class="text-theme-blue-700"><strong>IVF with donor sperm</strong></span></a>: 1 x IUI straw MOT5 or higher</li>
<li><a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/what-is-icsi-treatment-learn-how-it-works-step-by-step/"><strong><span class="text-theme-blue-700">ICSI with donor sperm</span></strong></a>: 1 x IUI straw MOT2 or higher</li>
<li><a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/faq/fertility-treatment/what-is-ici-treatment/"><strong><span class="text-theme-blue-700">ICI with donor sperm</span></strong></a>: 2 x ICI or IUI straws MOT10<br><br></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="display-3">Let us find the right option for you</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">Every fertility journey is unique. Contact our friendly Customer Care Team to ensure you order the right amount of donor sperm for your treatment. We are happy to help.</p>
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<h2><span class="display-3">3 important things to know when ordering donor sperm</span></h2>
<h3><span class="display-4">1. What is a sperm straw?</span></h3>
<p>A sperm straw, or a vial, is a small tube containing 0.5 millilitres of sperm and is used to store and transport the sperm. There are two types of sperm straw:</p>
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<li><strong>Unwashed sperm (ICI)</strong>: The sperm contains ejaculate fluid and can only be used for ICI unless your clinic prepares and washes it before use.</li>
<li><strong>Washed sperm (IUI)</strong>: The ejaculate fluid has been removed, meaning it is ready for IUI, IVF, and ICSI.</li>
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<p>Your treatment type and clinic preferences determine which to choose.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">2. What is sperm motility (MOT)?</span></h3>
<p><a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/sperm-quality-and-motility/">Sperm motility</a> measures the number of active sperm cells per millilitre. A high MOT means a high chance of success. We offer 5 different types of MOT, depending on your fertility treatment:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>MOT2</strong>: A MOT2 straw contains at least 1 million motile sperm cells and is used for ICSI.</li>
<li><strong>MOT5</strong>: A MOT5 straw contains at least 2.5 million motile sperm cells and is used for IVF or ISCI.</li>
<li><strong>MOT10</strong>: A MOT10 straw contains at least 5 million motile sperm cells and is used for IUI or ICI.</li>
<li><strong>MOT20</strong>: A MOT20 straw contains at least 10 million motile sperm cells and is used for IUI or ICI if a higher chance of success is wanted.</li>
<li><strong>MOT30+</strong>: A MOT30+ straw contains at least 15 million motile sperm cells, often more, and is used for IUI or ICI if a higher chance of success is wanted.</li>
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<h3><span class="display-4">3. How many straws do you need?</span></h3>
<p>Our recommendations are based on the amount of sperm needed for a single treatment cycle, not for a successful pregnancy. It often takes multiple cycles to achieve pregnancy, so planning ahead is important depending on your treatment goals.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">Tips for planning ahead</span></h3>
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<li><strong>Multiple cycles</strong>: Since most people require more than one treatment cycle to get pregnant, we recommend considering ordering enough straws for the entire treatment.</li>
<li><strong>Future siblings</strong>: We also recommend reserving straws for future treatment to ensure that possible future children can be born using the same sperm donor.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sperm Donor Search</strong></p>

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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="display-3 text-theme-blue-700">Other articles you might find relevant on your journey</span></h2>

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<h2><span class="display-3">What determines the amount of sperm needed to get pregnant?</span></h2>
<p>The amount of sperm you need to become pregnant depends on different factors like your fertility and choice of fertility treatment. Female fertility plays an essential part in fertility treatment and is a determining factor in the number of sperm straws needed to get pregnant. The most defining characteristic in terms of fertility is age. Once women become older, their number of eggs and their quality decreases.</p>
<p>The other factor is the type of fertility treatment you will use. There is a significant difference between IUI and ICSI treatment in terms of the procedure, cost, and the number of straws needed. Read below how much sperm you should order for each treatment type.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">Your fertility treatment type plays a role</span></h3>
<p>When <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/how-to/how-to-order-donor-sperm/">ordering donor sperm for fertility treatment</a>, you receive the sperm in straws of 0.5 millilitres, so the question we are going to answer is how many sperm straws you must order and not how much sperm it takes to become pregnant.</p>
<p>On our page regarding <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/how-to/how-to-order-donor-sperm/prices-and-payment/">payment and price of sperm</a>, it is possible to see examples of how much a sperm straw for different types of fertility treatment costs.</p>
<p>The number of straws you need for each fertility treatment to become pregnant depends on the type of treatment you are going to receive. Each fertility treatment is different and requires another type or MOT of sperm straw. The quality of each sperm straw is determined through its MOT (motility) level, which shows the number of active sperm cells per millilitre of sperm. It is possible to choose between MOT2, MOT5, MOT10, MOT20, and MOT30.</p>

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<h2><span class="display-3">How much sperm is needed for IVF?</span></h2>
<p>For successful IVF, a MOT5 straw is recommended. You can also use 1 x IUI MOT10 straw or higher if your preferred donor only has those options available. If your fertility clinic prefers to prepare the sperm, you can also choose ICI straws. If you order ICI straws, we recommend the following options per treatment: 2 x ICI straws with MOT10 or 1 x ICI straw with MOT20.</p>
<p>The number of sperm straws needed to become pregnant with IVF or other fertility treatment differs from one person to another. It is possible to become pregnant with IVF treatment by only using 1 sperm straw, but expect 5-6 treatment cycles per pregnancy if you are treated at a fertility clinic. Follow the link to read more about <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/iui-vs-ivf-treatment-what-is-the-difference/">IUI vs IVF and what the difference actually is</a>.</p>
<h2><span class="display-3">How many straws do you need for ICSI?</span></h2>
<p>Since ICSI is one of the most effective types of fertility treatment 1 x IUI MOT2 straw is recommended. When purchasing donor sperm for ICSI treatment, it is possible to use both IUI and ICI straws, if your clinic can prepare the ICI sperm straws before treatment.</p>
<h2><span class="display-3">How much sperm is used for IUI?</span></h2>
<p>For IUI we recommend ordering 1 x IUI straw MOT10 or higher. Like IVF treatment, some clinics have other preferences, and they might choose ICI straws. If your clinic prefers ICI straws, we recommend you choose either 4 straws with MOT5, 2 straws with MOT10, or 1 straw with MOT20.</p>
<h2><span class="display-3">How many straws do you need for ICI?</span></h2>
<p>ICI treatment is the simplest type of artificial insemination with donor sperm, and it is also the type of fertility treatment used for home insemination. We recommend using 2 x IUI or ICI straws MOT10 or higher for ICI treatment. Because the sperm is inserted in the vagina, we do not recommend you purchase MOT5 straws for ICI treatment.</p>
<p>If you are ready to order, you can see the video on how to complete the ordering process below.</p>

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<h3><span class="display-4">Ask your fertility clinic</span></h3>
<p>The main takeaway from this is that clinics may have different preferences and therefore, it is always a good idea to talk to your clinic before you <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/how-to/how-to-order-donor-sperm/">order the donor sperm</a>.</p>
<p>We hope that the article was helpful. If you have more questions before you order from our <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/find-donor/search-sperm-donors/">Sperm Donor Search</a>, you are always welcome to contact <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-us/contact-cryos/">Cryos&rsquo; Customer Care</a>. We are ready to guide you. If you have not found the perfect fertility clinic for your treatment, we can recommend you read this <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/blog/things-to-consider-before-choosing-a-fertility-clinic/">guide on how to find the right fertility clinic for you</a>.<br><br></p>

<h2><span class="display-3">Frequently asked questions about the amount of sperm needed</span></h2>
<h3><span class="display-4">How much sperm is in a straw?</span></h3>
<p>A straw contains 0.5 millilitres of sperm. Whether the sperm has been washed or not depends on the specific type of straw. You can choose between ICI and IUI sperm straws, where IUI straws have been washed and ICI straws have not.</p>
<h3><span class="display-4">What is a straw of sperm?</span></h3>
<p>A straw of sperm is a term used to describe the container used in <a href="/en-gb/dk-shop/private/about-sperm/about-donor-sperm/">fertility treatment with donor sperm</a>. The sperm is packed, stored, and shipped in straws of 0.5 millilitres, to create the simplest process for every party involved.</p>