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

Paul B Marshburn; Mark Alanis; Michelle L Matthews; Rebecca Usadi; Margaret H Papadakis; Susan Kullstam; Bradley S Hurst

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.972

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.

Authors

Paul B Marshburn¹, Mark Alanis, Michelle L Matthews, Rebecca Usadi, Margaret H Papadakis, Susan Kullstam, Bradley S Hurst

Affiliation

¹ Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte 28232-2861, USA. Paul.Marshburn@carolinashealthcare.org

PMID: 19732887
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.972

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