Father is the most respectable word. It brings many responsibilities with childbirth that involve nourishing, feeding, and making the child a responsible human being. Becoming a father is not so easy, and many individuals face physical inability even to get pregnant. When talking about infertility, at times, the male partner is equally responsible for the failure attempts of pregnancy. In males, the primary cause of infertility is the sperm. Sperm meets with a female's egg in her womb; after that, the foetus forms. This is the basic process of conception where sperm plays a role to traverse the female reproductive system and fertilise the egg. For this, sperm must have good motility to move and morphology to fertilize the egg.
If a sperm is unable to do so, it leads to the primary cause of male infertility. Fortunately, couples with poor sperm count can also get pregnant; donor sperm will be helpful. It is the most effective method but not the very first option. In such circumstances, many of the readers might be curious to know about the signs of the requirement for donor sperm to get pregnant. Regarding this, a discussion has been held with Dr. Rinkie S Tiwari. She is one of the best IVF specialists at Origin Fertility Clinic & Research Centre. The expert is renowned for low sperm count, low sperm motility, and donor sperm treatment in Hyderabad. By taking insights from the doctor, this article will share a guide on the signs and symptoms of donor sperm requirement.
An Overview of Donor Sperm and its Procedure
Donor sperm is sperm provided by clinically tested generous males to assist subfertile couples in getting pregnant. For this, the sperm donor gives his semen sample to the lab, where it will be screened and processed. Good quality sperm will be picked from the semen. After that, selected donor sperm will be processed through the IUI or IVF method to fertilize the egg.
Benefits of Donor Sperm
- Donor sperm improves the chance of pregnancy.
- It is beneficial to eliminate the chances of genetically transmitted diseases from the male partner.
- It facilitates single women to have their kids without getting involved in any relationship.
- A female unable to or not interested in getting involved in sexual activities but wants to experience the feeling of motherhood can achieve it with the help of donor sperm.
Signs & Symptoms - Couple Need Donor Sperm
Some of the signs and symptoms for couples to need donor sperm are as follows-
- Poor Sperm Count
Poor sperm count is the average number of sperm in the semen. An ideal range of good sperm in the given semen sample is 15 million to 200 million. If the sperm count goes down from this range, the male partner is considered as the subfertile.
- Low Sperm Motility
Sperm motility refers to the ability of a sperm to traverse (travel). It helps the sperm to traverse in the female womb and meet with the ruptured egg. Regarding this, an ideal sperm motility is 40-70%. Low motility makes the sperm unable to move.
- Poor Sperm Morphology
Sperm Morphology defines the quality of a sperm. A good sperm has a head, tail and body containing the genetics of the male partner. Male semen contains countless sperms, out of which some are damaged, and some are perfect for fertilizing an egg. Ideally, good sperm morphology ranges from 4% to 14% of sperm in semen samples. If the sperm morphology is poor, there are few healthy sperm to fertilize the egg. In such circumstances, the use of donor sperm can be advised by the infertility specialist.
- Genetic Issues
Many diseases are transmitted from ancestors to their kids and the next generation, like kidney stones, fewer skin diseases (white patches) and diabetes. To stop the transmission of diseases, couples can use the donor sperm to keep the baby healthy.
- Varicocele
It is a medical condition which leads to the enlargement of veins. Varicocele affects the veins of the scrotum. As a result, the production of sperm in the testicles is affected. However, varicocele is treatable through catheter-directed embolization and varicocele repair methods. But, if the person, after getting varicocele treated, is unable to produce a good quality and quantity of sperm, then it indicates that the couple should use donor sperm and alternate pregnancy method (IUI & IVF).
Pregnancy with Donor Sperm
Donor sperm is ideally used in the IUI and IVF methods. During both procedures, the male partner's sperm will be replaced with the donor sperm. The rest of the steps remain the same, as follows-
- Call the couple on ovulation day.
- Take the washed, good quality of donor sperm.
- In the case of IVF- Process the donor sperm and egg in the lab and wait for at least five days for the foetus to form. After that, implant the foetus into the female's uterine cavity.
- In the case of IUI- Use a medical tool to implant the donor sperm directly into the female's uterine cavity.
- Allow the foetus to grow naturally.
How to Avoid the Need for Donor Sperm
Donor sperm is needed when the male partner's sperm is not up to mark. This enroots various factors such as
- Smoke
- Alcohol
- Obesity
- Stress
- Poor genital care
- Erectile dysfunction
One with the help of an improved lifestyle, yoga, exercise and avoiding smoke and alcohol can improve the quality of sperm.
Conclusion
Donor sperm, as the term states, is sperm donated by another male with a rich quality of sperm. Donor sperm treatment is beneficial for couples unable to conceive naturally, and it is the primary reason for the male partner's poor sperm count. In addition, couples who want to stop the inheritance of diseases like diabetes, skin issues and more can choose this option. Moreover, females who are not interested in a sexual relationship but want to achieve their motherhood can also take the help of donor sperm to get pregnant.
You can obtain assistance from Dr. Rinke S Tiwari for more details about this treatment. She is the best IVF doctor in Hyderabad. She practises at Origin Fertility Clinic & Research Centre and provides effective treatment for subfertile couples. Some of the infertility treatments offered by her include donor sperm treatment, donor egg treatment, IUI, IVF, ICSI, Sperm freezing, and egg freezing.
To get more details, visit Origin Fertility Clinic & Research Centre and schedule an appointment with the best infertility and IVF specialist today.
