What are the procedures, success rates and costs associated with the use of cryopreserved sperm?

• IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination)
  • Involves the monitoring (timing) of ovulation in the female, and then insemination into the uterus using a catheter.
  • Pregnancy rates (13-23%, age dependant)
  • Costs ($1,000 non-medicated)
• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
  • Involves the ovarian stimulation of the female followed by the retrieval of eggs and subsequent fertilization of the eggs in the laboratory prior to the transfer of the fertilized eggs (embryos) back to the female.
  • Pregnancy rates (Age dependent 35-50%)
  • Costs ($8,000-$12,000) / cycle however, in some states there is insurance coverage and many clinics offer Shared Risk plans)
• ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
  • First utilized in the US in 1994, just a little more than 10 years ago.
  • Enables the use of extreme low numbers of sperm. In fact, pregnancies have been achieved with sperm numbers in the single digits.
  • Allows the use of sperm retrieved by:
    • TESE
    • Electroejaculation
    • Testicular Biopsy
  • Pregnancy rates (same as IVF)
  • Costs (adds about $1,000 to $1,750 to IVF cost)