IUI with morphology 1%

[Madeline_1986]

Dear All.

Would you go for IUI with morphology 1% and slightly reduced motility 44%?

Thanks xx

[XOXO13]

Hello, My husband had sperm morphology of 1 percent before we started our journey, and we were advised to have ICSI (IVF) over IUI as you need good shaped sperm to penetrate the egg. Xx

[Hope823 in reply to XOXO13]

Yes of course they advise that but ICSI cost is 6 times more. You could have 6 IUI rounds for the same money

[XOXO13 in reply to Hope823]

But it’s less effective is their point, so their rationale makes sense x

[FrancyItaly]

With IUI you only have 3-5% more chance compared to trying naturally, this with good quality sperm. I would go straight into IVF/ICSI x

[MammaMia86]

We were told to do IUI, but when you read about and considering my husban's sperm quantity and quality, we thought it was a waist of time.In your shoes I will be going for IVF/ICSI.

Good luck🤞

[Hope823]

Hi Madeline. Before we had our IVF consultation I researched about every procedure as was completely new to all this. I went with the mind set, clinic will do whatever we pay for. So I thought I definitely wanted IUI , one or few cycles. Easy peasy I thought. They refused point blank, said our only option is ICSI. That was the most expensive one and I thought they wanted to rip us off. But once they explained everything it kinda made sense (even though I still wanted IUI) We went for ICSI at the end, with the Access Fertility package ot 3 cycles and if no baby at the end, they return money.

[Jolinkomo]

As you know the sperm limitation, it's one step ahead. Although some may even get pregnant naturally with the lowest of sperm quality but it's harder. 3 friends used Chinese treatment to improve the sperm statistics. If you are struggling with funds for icsi you could consult with a good Chinese medicine practitioner who specialises in fertility to help with male fertility factors. It does work. Even if you are progressing to IVF/ icsi a better sperm often result in better embryos .

Good nutrition especially those targeted at reducing oxidative stress is always helpful.

I hope it works out.