{"id":1622,"date":"2025-03-27T10:58:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miacleo.com\/?p=1622"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:58:43","slug":"washed-or-unwashed-donor-sperm-which-one-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miacleo.com\/en\/washed-or-unwashed-donor-sperm-which-one-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Washed or Unwashed Donor Sperm: Which One to Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row el_class=&#8221;section-intro&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>When selecting a donor sperm vial, it\u2019s essential to understand the different preparations available.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the assisted reproductive technology used(IUI, IVF or ICSI), the choice of sperm preparation can impact clinical outcomes. Here\u2019s a guide to help you make an informed decision.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1120&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>1. Unwashed vs. Washed Samples: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Unwashed Sample:<\/strong> This type of sample is cryopreserved directly by the sperm bank in its original seminal plasma. While this maintains the sperm cells in their natural medium, it requires processing (i.e., sperm washing) at the clinic to remove the seminal plasma prior to utilization.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to note that this additional handling step can, in some cases, affect the post-thaw quality of the sample, an outcome not covered by the sperm bank\u2019s quality assurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Washed Sample:<\/strong> This sample has been processed and cryopreserved by the sperm bank,\u00a0 meaning the seminal plasma has already been removed. It is therefore ready for direct use without requiring further preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Minimum Guaranteed Sperm Count by Banks<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sperm banks provide minimum guarantees regarding\u00a0 the number of motile sperm per vial, depending on the intended use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Unwashed Sample (ICI):<\/strong> 10\u201315 million motile sperm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Washed Sample (IUI):<\/strong> 10 million motile sperm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>IVF\/ICSI (Washed or Unwashed):<\/strong> 1\u20135 million motile sperm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;968&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section-grise&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>3. Quality and Storage Conditions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sperm banks guarantee sample quality for a limited time post-shipment. Unless a quality issue is confirmed upon thawing, no full or partial refund will be provided.. That said, some banks offer a buy-back option for unused vials (up to 50% of the original price) if the vials have remained stored at the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to purchase multiple vials for future use, storing them directly at the sperm bank is generally recommended to ensure optimal cryopreservation conditions.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;section-cta&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miacleo.com\/en\/contact\/\">Need help? Make an appointment now at our clinic. <\/a><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;section-intro&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When selecting a donor sperm vial, it\u2019s essential to understand the different preparations available. Depending on the assisted reproductive technology used(IUI, IVF or ICSI), the choice of sperm preparation can impact clinical outcomes. Here\u2019s a guide to help you make an informed decision.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1120&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] 1. Unwashed vs. Washed Samples: What\u2019s the Difference? 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