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The general principle of sperm washing is that sperm will be put into an available chemical (this chemical is also a sperm culture medium), then put into a centrifuge. Centrifugal force in the camera will separate the healthy sperm on one side, and the dead, weak or deformed sperm will be separated on the other side.
1. What is the sperm washing filter for?
Sperm washing is a very important step in the process of intrauterine insemination (also known as IUI). Before injecting sperm into the uterus, the lab technicians will conduct a sperm wash to clean the sperm, to ensure that the sperm entering the uterus are healthy and of good quality. Besides, this technique also has the following benefits:
Sperm washing technique will assist in selecting normal, good motile sperm and concentrating these sperm in a small volume, which is favorable for assisted reproductive methods. Sperm washing will remove dead cells, microorganisms, toxins with sperm and a large part of prostaglandins in semen. At the same time, it is possible to avoid uterine contractions when doing sperm injection into the uterus. Stimulates the activation of sperm head and creates good conditions for sperm to fertilize an egg as well as reduce the risk of infection from semen and anaphylaxis when sperm is injected into the uterus.
Lọc rửa tinh trùng sẽ loại được các tế bào chết, các vi sinh vật, các chất độc với tinh trùng
2. How is the sperm washing process?
Through many studies, the success rate of the sperm pump washing method varies from 6 to 26%, depending on many factors such as: Causes of infertility, the higher the number of follicles, the higher the rate. The higher the success rate, the higher the quality of the sperm, the higher the probability of success.
So how is the sperm washing process? Accordingly, the general principle of sperm washing is that sperm will be put into an available chemical (this chemical is also a sperm culture medium), then put into a centrifuge. Centrifugal force in the camera will separate the healthy sperm on one side, and the dead, weak or deformed sperm will be separated on the other side.
With this sperm washing technique, the doctor will help the doctor select the good sperm in a small volume to perform the method of sperm injection into the uterus. However, before being injected into the uterus, the washed sperm will be evaluated and checked for quality again. Thus, the sperm washing process is an indispensable thing in the process of washing and pumping sperm.
Lọc rửa tinh trùng là một công đoạn rất quan trọng trong quá trình thực hiện phương pháp bơm tinh trùng vào buồng tử cung
3. Note to have a good sperm index after washing and filtering
In order for the fetus to have a comprehensive development in both health and intelligence, before planning a pregnancy, both men and women should ensure the best health condition during infertility treatment by:
Having a reasonable mode of work and rest; avoid stress, fatigue; Limit working and living in an environment with exposure to hazardous substances; Should not smoke, use stimulants or drink alcohol; Do not sit for too long or soak in a hot tub; Eat a nutritious, healthy diet to help keep sperm healthy. Should choose foods rich in vitamin C, folic acid, zinc, cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, seafood,... Exercise in moderation, suitable for health status. In short, the sperm washing technique will help select healthy, well-motile sperm when injecting semen into the uterine cavity. The effectiveness of the infertility treatment method depends on many factors, including the requirements for sperm quality and index after washing.
Customers can come to the Center for Reproductive Support - Vinmec International General Hospital. This is the leading center in Vietnam, which has developed and applied a comprehensive medical examination and treatment process, combining both gynecology and obstetrics and gynecology to provide the optimal method for each patient's case.
Advantages when customers choose Vinmec fertility center:
Equipped with modern equipment, clean air system according to international standards to ensure lab quality, single cabinet system to optimize quality embryo, improving the success rate for each cycle of artificial insemination. Implement most advanced assisted reproductive techniques in the world: ICSI (injection of sperm into the oocyte cytoplasm); support embryo escape membrane; Reproductive reserve: embryo freezing, sperm freezing, oocyte freezing to help customers take the initiative in giving birth at will, transferring embryos on day 5, minimizing pregnancy; male infertility techniques (PESA, MESA, TEFNA, TESE) Besides advanced reproductive support methods, a team of excellent doctors in the country and the world, with prestige and long-term experience in the field of infertility .
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