Optimization of laboratory procedures for intrauterine insemination: survey of methods in relation to clinical outcome

• Published in: Andrology (Oxford) Vol. 6; no. 5; pp. 707 - 713
• Main Authors: Lemmens, L., Kos, S., Beijer, C., Braat, D. D. M., Jonker, M. A., Nelen, W. L. D. M., Wetzels, A. M. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.09.2018
• Subjects: Clinical outcomes; Fertility; intrauterine insemination; Laboratories; laboratory procedures; practice performance; Pregnancy; semen analysis; practice performance; intrauterine insemination; semen analysis; laboratory procedures

Background There is a wide practice variation of used methods and outcomes in IUI in fertility laboratories. Standardization of the IUI procedure is important for reducing inconsistency among laboratories in counseling infertile couples and in pregnancy results. The aim of the study was to evaluate...