In the first option, sperm manipulation as a means for preconception sex
determination is carried out to increase the percentage of sperm of the
desired gender used for intrauterine insemination or In Vitro Fertilization.
This highly sophisticated and efficient modality utilizes our laboratories
which provide with sperm specimens separated using their technology.
The
technology is not experimental and is available for use for all of our
patients from all over the World. The resulting separated sperm may be then
processed for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or, with even greater success
for use in our IVF program and IVF/PGD program.
Below are some frequently asked
questions
How does it work?
Sperm is put in a special test tube. The male sperm
swim down, the slower female sperm are "out ran" by the
male sperm. By capturing and using the desired sperm sex during this
separation, the sex ratio of the baby can be manipulated.
Once desired gender is selected, the sperm can fertilize
an egg either with standard IUI or IVF techniques.
What are the odds of success?
Currently 80% chance for boy, 72% chance
for girl.
Why Should I have Sperm Selection done?
Cost. Though the sperm selection procedure
is not 100% guaranteed as in PGD, it does cost 15 times less.
Some of the most common reasons for having
the Sperm Selection procedure are:
- Diseases -- Avoid the expression of any sex linked
diseases and get a healthy child
- Family
Balancing -- If you already have a child of one sex or gender you
may choose to have the second child of the opposite sex or the desired
sex to meet your specific desires for your family.
Will Sperm Selection damage my sperm
or embryo?
No
What other risks are there?
Absolutely
zero risks
