Question
My sperm count has almost dropped to zero. After taking medication for two months, retesting revealed only a limited number of sperm. The doctor recommended freezing these sperm. Next month, the doctor plans to extract a small portion of sperm for use in artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization. The body examination results show no other issues. Please advise on the required number of sperm beyond artificial insemination.
Answer
Under normal circumstances, the success rate for natural conception is about 20%. Although artificial insemination can bring the sperm closer to the fallopian tubes, the success rate is not much higher than that of healthy sperm during natural conception. The success rate for in vitro fertilization is relatively higher than that of artificial insemination. Some people may prefer to try artificial insemination first rather than go directly for in vitro fertilization. I hope these suggestions can help you. Wishing you good health!