In vitro fertilization improves pregnancy rates for sperm obtained by rectal probe ejaculation

We evaluated semen quality and pregnancy rates achieved with sperm obtained by rectal probe ejaculation. A series of 183 rectal probe ejaculation procedures performed by 1 of us (J. F. E.) on 40 anejaculatory men was reviewed. Motile sperm were recovered from 95% of men undergoing rectal probe ejacu...

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Published in:	The Journal of urology Vol. 155; no. 6; p. 1934
Main Authors:	Matthews, G J, Gardner, T A, Eid, J F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1996
Subjects:	Ejaculation Electric Stimulation Therapy Female Fertilization in Vitro Humans Insemination, Artificial, Homologous Male Pregnancy Rectum Semen Specimen Handling - methods Sperm Motility Spermatozoa Spinal Cord Injuries - complications
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Summary:	We evaluated semen quality and pregnancy rates achieved with sperm obtained by rectal probe ejaculation. A series of 183 rectal probe ejaculation procedures performed by 1 of us (J. F. E.) on 40 anejaculatory men was reviewed. Motile sperm were recovered from 95% of men undergoing rectal probe ejaculation. Live births were recorded for 15 of 33 couples (45%) via intrauterine insemination (10) or in vitro fertilization (5). Three of the latter 5 pregnancies were achieved with intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Motile sperm are obtained from most men undergoing rectal probe ejaculation and pregnancy rates obtained with these sperm are improved by in vitro fertilization.
ISSN:	0022-5347
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-5347(01)66051-8