| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9325108 | Fertility and Sterility | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
An abstinence interval of 3 days or less was associated with higher pregnancy rates following IUI. Prolonged abstinence decreases pregnancy rates, independent of other sperm parameters, perhaps as a result of sperm senescence and functional damage not readily identified by standard semen analysis. Abstinence intervals should be controlled for in studies examining pregnancy outcome in assisted reproduction.
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Authors
Marcus W. M.D., Andrea D. M.D., Brandon M.D., Carolina Petrella, Yulian M.D., Edward M.D., Howard M.D., PhD.,