For specimens with normal count and motility, artificial insemination of thawed sperm into the spouse/partner's cervix is performed by a fertility specialist. This will require timed ovulation monitoring during the desired month of conception with 1—2 inseminations (1—2 vials each) around the time the egg is released.
For specimens with below normal parameters for sperm count and/or motility, special Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) may be necessary.
Your cryopreservation results and your partner's own fertility will determine the type of fertility treatment appropriate for you. It is important to learn from your referring physician, ReproTech or from the University Andrology Laboratory the quality of your frozen specimens in order to determine in advance what type of treatment will be most appropriate for your attempt at pregnancy.
Arrangement for the shipment of vials should be done at least one month prior to the time you wish to begin artificial insemination or specialized ART procedures. If you need your samples shipped to another location in the United States, arrangements can be made to ship your specimens via FedEx. Please contact ReproTech for shipping information approximately 30 days prior to use.
