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Is IVF Effective When Treating Male Factor Infertility?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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.




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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
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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
doctor
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
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Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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Is IVF Effective When Treating Male Factor Infertility?

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.