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    How much donor sperm to order

    When it comes to how much donor sperm you should order, there is more than one answer since it depends on the treatment method. We recommend that you consult with your fertility clinic before ordering. To give you an idea of how much to order, here are our recommendations.


      Donor sperm for IUI

      IUI (Intrauterine insemination) is a relatively simple fertility treatment performed by a trained Healthcare professional. It involves placing the sperm into the uterus to increase the number of sperm cells reaching the fallopian tubes.

      For IUI treatment we recommend using IUI straws.. If your clinic has confirmed that they can prepare the straws prior to the treatment, you can also choose ICI straws.. Read about the difference between IUI and ICI straws.

      If you order IUI straws, we recommend ordering 1 x MOT10 (or higher) straw per insemination. Read more about sperm motility and quality here. 

      If you order ICI straws, that your clinic is going to prepare for IUI treatment, we recommend choosing either 4 straws with MOT5, 2 straws with MOT10 or 1 straw with MOT20.

        

      How much donor sperm to order for your fertility treatment? - Get the answer here.

      Donor sperm for IVF

      IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is a process where the eggs are extracted from the ovaries and combined with the sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryo(s) are then transferred into the uterus.

      For IVF treatment the recommendations can vary from clinic to clinic, so we advise you to speak with your clinic before ordering.

      We recommend ordering 1 x IUI straw MOT5 or higher.

      Donor Sperm for ICSI

      ICSI treatment (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a specialized form of IVF where a single sperm is injected into each egg. Like with IVF, one or more embryos are then placed into the uterus.

      For ICSI, we also recommend speaking with the clinic before ordering as their recommendations can vary. Generally, 1 x MOT2 straw is enough to perform ICSI. Both IUI straws and ICI straws can be used.

      Donor sperm for ICI

      ICI treatment, which is short for Intra-Cervical Insemination, is the simplest fertility treatment with donor sperm. For ICI you can use both ICI and IUI straws.

      We recommend using 2 x MOT10 straws. Higher MOT or more straws can be used but this is not necessary. Note that MOT5 straws are not suitable to use for intra cervical insemination.

      Cryos donor sperm recommendations

      Most fertility clinics have specific preferences regarding which type and motility to use in different types of fertility treatment. That is why you should always talk to your clinic before buying donor sperm.

      To give you an idea of what to expect, we have gathered our general recommendations below - you can also read more about how much donor sperm it takes to become pregnant in this blog post.

      TREATMENT: IUI

      Cryos recommendations
      1 x IUI straw MOT10

      You can also use
      1 x IUI straw MOT20 or higher

      TREATMENT: ICSI

      Cryos recommendations
      1 x IUI straw MOT2

      You can also use
      ICI straws (if accepted by your clinic) and straws with MOT5 or higher

      TREATMENT: IVF

      Cryos recommendations
      1 x IUI straw MOT5

      You can also use
      1 x IUI straw MOT10 or higher

      TREATMENT: ICI

      Cryos recommendations
      2 x ICI/IUI straws MOT10

      You can also use
      2 x ICI/IUI straws MOT20 or higher

      TREATMENT: IUI

      Cryos recommendations
      1 x IUI straw MOT10

      You can also use
      1 x IUI straw MOT20 or higher

      TREATMENT: ICSI

      Cryos recommendations
      1 x IUI straw MOT2

      You can also use
      ICI straws (if accepted by your clinic) and straws with MOT5 or higher

      TREATMENT: IVF

      Cryos recommendations
      1 x IUI straw MOT5

      You can also use
      1 x IUI straw MOT10 or higher

      TREATMENT: ICI

      Cryos recommendations
      2 x ICI/IUI straws MOT10

      You can also use
      2 x ICI/IUI straws MOT20 or higher

       

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      Frequently asked questions about the amount of donor sperm to order