What Are Good Post-Wash Numbers?

patchen30 · October 2009

I know what the parameters are for a normal SA, but what are the parameters for a good post-wash sample for an IUI?

*Willis* · October 2009

I honestly don't know. But DH had around 56 million today and the doc seemed very pleased.

sail123 · October 2009

I was just looking into this for someone...apparently anything over 10 million is ideal.

*Willis* · October 2009

Who one starred this post? Seriously?! It's an infertility board- seems like a legit question to me!!

patchen30 · October 2009

Any idea what the motility is supposed to be - is it just the same parameters as for a regular SA - 50%?

My DH's pre-wash sample was 1.5 volume, 100 million count, and 52% motility. His post-wash numbers were .5 volume, 126 million count, and 50% motility. This is all according to the nurse, however when my RE did my IUI he said DH's sample was 30 million with 50% motility.

I am SO confused about what all that means. Hoping it's ok though.

LCB34 · October 2009

sail123:
I was just looking into this for someone...apparently anything over 10 million is ideal.

This. My RE wants at least 10 mil post wash.

*Willis* · October 2009

patchen30:
Any idea what the motility is supposed to be - is it just the same parameters as for a regular SA - 50%?
My DH's pre-wash sample was 1.5 volume, 100 million count, and 52% motility. His post-wash numbers were .5 volume, 126 million count, and 50% motility. This is all according to the nurse, however when my RE did my IUI he said DH's sample was 30 million with 50% motility.
I am SO confused about what all that means. Hoping it's ok though.

I think it sounds awesome, but I'm not a "sperm" expert. The counts are definitely great. I think for motility anything over 30% is considered good. Hopefully someone else can chime in. I've never worried about the numbers much because the doc says they're fine and the "problem" lies with me.

patchen30 · October 2009

*Willis*:
Who one starred this post? Seriously?! It's an infertility board- seems like a legit question to me!!

Thanks - I didn't even notice that. I never use that feature?!

rachel06 · October 2009

Great question since I myself will be using this information soon, hopefully! Oh & totally off topic but what do the stars mean?

*Willis* · October 2009

patchen30:
*Willis*:
Who one starred this post? Seriously?! It's an infertility board- seems like a legit question to me!!
Thanks - I didn't even notice that. I never use that feature?!

I don't even know how, but noticed it when I opened it. I find it kind of hysterical. Like, really?

patchen30 · October 2009

*Willis*:
patchen30:

*Willis*:
Who one starred this post? Seriously?! It's an infertility board- seems like a legit question to me!!

Thanks - I didn't even notice that. I never use that feature?!

I don't even know how, but noticed it when I opened it. I find it kind of hysterical. Like, really?

Yeah and weirdly now it's triple-starred?? I've never noticed a post being rated before?!

madelyn07 · October 2009

My RE wants at least 10mil for an IUI. They have had successful pregnancies with as low as 2mil.

They want the motility to be at or above 50%.

hillaree · October 2009

madelyn07:
My RE wants at least 10mil for an IUI. They have had successful pregnancies with as low as 2mil.

They want the motility to be at or above 50%.

This. My RE felt like our post wash sample was "decent" at 5.5mil, but ideally wants over 10mil.

hillaree · October 2009

I should add that your post wash numbers are great - well into the ideal range!

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