How to optimize IUI results

Concerns may arise regarding the effect of extreme weather conditions on product performance. To address these concerns, all Nidacon products undergo rigorous testing for elevated temperatures up to 50°C and down to -18°C over a span of 5 days. The results of these...

Sperm are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations during storage, it can have a negative effect on both semen motility and DNA integrity. The best way to store the sample is at room temperature (RT). Compared to storage at 37°C, maintaining samples at RT...

  Utilizing the Cryofloater facilitates a simple procedure for sperm cryopreservation, resulting in an elevated survival rate. The cryofloater can be used for an extended period, provided that it is handled with care post-procedure due to it being brittle when...

Reminder, the shelf life of all our products remains unchanged even after opening. By storing them in a cool environment and handling them with care, you can ensure they maintain their high-quality performance throughout their entire shelf life. The only exception to...

Obtaining satisfactory sperm yield from highly viscous semen samples remains a major problem for laboratories providing Tips and Tricks: Viscous samples can be treated with PureSperm® Buffer. You simply add PureSperm®Buffer to the ejaculate (dilution 1+3), 1 part...

Slowly layering gradients with visible rafts between the layers, no more than 60 minutes before use ensures maximum sharpness. The rafts take up a lot of the unwanted components of the ejaculate like dead spermatozoa, other cells etc and the gradient will provide a...

We recommend placing the straws on a pre-cooled steel tray to minimize fluctuations in temperature during equilibration in the refrigerator prior to cryopreservation. This way the straws will stay cold when moving them from the refrigerator and placing them on the...

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The requirements for performing IUI and IVF when it comes to yield, and percentage of motile sperm can differ. Optimize the results by using a 40/80 gradient when a maximum yield is wanted for IUI and 40/90 for the highest percentage of motile sperm for IVF or ICSI....