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Title of the article: Intrauterine insemination versus Fallopian tube sperm

perfusion in non-tubal infertility

Type of article: Original article

Name of the Author:

Dr. Col (Retd) G S Shekhawat, MD(Obst & Gyn) * (Corresponding. Author)

Dr Priyanka S, MBBS+

Place of Research work : Assisted Reproductive Technology center, Armed

Forces Medical College/ Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune-

411040 and 92 Base Hospital PIN -901218 C/O 56 APO

Address of the Authors:

Associate professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Smt Kashibai Navale

Medical College, Narhe, Pune-411041, Maharashtra.

Email: gsshekhawata@yahoo.co.in, Tel :( M) 9372897090,

+Medical   Officer, Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College, Narhe, Pune-411041,

Maharashtra.

Intellectual contribution of Authors

Study concept: Dr G S Shekhawat

Drafting and Manuscript revision: Dr Priyanka S

Statistical analysis: Dr Priyanka S

Study supervision: Dr G S Shekhawat

Word Count: 2542



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Abstract

Background: Controlled ovarian hyper stimulation (COH) combined with

intrauterine insemination (IUI), using a volume of 0.5 mail of inseminate is

commonly offered to couples with non tubal infertility. Another method is

Fallopian tube sperm perfusion (FSP) which is based on a pressure injection of

4 ml of sperm suspension while attempting to seal the cervix to prevent semen

reflux. This technique ensures the presence of higher sperm density in the

fallopian tubes at the time of ovulation than standard IUI. The aim of this study

was to compare the efficiency of IUI and FSP in the treatment of infertility.

Methods: 200 consecutive patients with infertility in 404 stimulated cycles were

included in the study. Those randomized to standard IUI included 100 patients in

184 cycles [158 Clomiphene citrate/human menopausal gonadotrophin cycles

and 26 Letrozole/FSH cycles exclusively for polycystic ovarian disease patients]

(group A). Patients subjected to FSP included 100 patients in 220 cycles (193

Clomiphene     citrate/human   menopausal      gonadotrophin    cycles   and    27

Letrozole/FSH cycles exclusively for polycystic ovarian disease patients] (group

B). Swim up semen preparation technique was used in all cases. Insemination

was performed in both groups 34-37 hours after hCG administration. Standard

IUI was performed using 0.5 ml of inseminate. In FSP 4ml inseminate was


                                        2
used.

Results: In group A (184 IUI cycles in 100 patients), 22 clinical pregnancies

(presence of gestational sac with fetal cardiac activity) occurred (11.95% per

cycle over four cycles). In group B, (220 cycles of FSP in 100 patients), 48

clinical pregnancies occurred (21.81%per cycle over four cycles) and this

difference was statistically significant (p<0.05).

Conclusions: For non-tubal sub fertility, the results indicate clear benefit for

FSP (Fallopian tube sperm perfusion) over IUI (Intrauterine insemination).



Key Words: Intrauterine insemination, Fallopian tube sperm perfusion, Non-

tubal infertility.




                                          3
Introduction

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with mild ovarian stimulation has been used for

many years in the treatment of non tubal infertility. During IUI, pretreated semen

is concentrated in a small volume of 0.5 ml and deposited by a catheter into the

uterine cavity. The overall pregnancy rates reported in the literature ranged from

5.7% to 17.7% per cycle [1]. Although the number of available oocytes can be

increased by ovarian stimulation, the pregnancy rates in IUI are still not

promising, mainly because of suboptimal spermatozoa at the site of fertilization

[2]. An alternative procedure, termed Fallopian tube sperm perfusion (FSP), has

been reported with improved pregnancy rates in comparison with IUI [3, 4, and

5]. In FSP, sperm preparation is identical to that used in IUI, but the

spermatozoa are diluted in a larger volume of medium up to 4 ml [6]. This

volume has been considered sufficient for bilateral passage of the spermatozoa

through the fallopian tubes. Theoretically, this would increase the density of

capacitated spermatozoa near the oocytes and result in higher pregnancy rates.

A prospective randomized study was designed to determine whether FSP



                                        4
resulted in higher pregnancy rates than IUI.




Material & Methods

Two hundred infertile patients, aged 17 to 39 years, undergoing 404

consecutive cycles of ovarian stimulation were studied from June 2007 to Jan

2009. Institutional board approval was obtained. These patients underwent a

basic     infertility   workup    including       confirmation   of    tubal   status   by

hysterosalpingogram or laparoscopy and hormone profile including serum

follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin and

thyroid    hormone       tests.   Menstrual       cycle   day    3    basal    transvaginal

ultrasonography was done in all cases to rule out ovarian cysts prior to

ovulation stimulation. Exclusion criteria were age > 39 years, obstructed

fallopian tubes and cases with marked oligospermia sperm count<10X106per

ml).



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The patients were classified for purpose of etiology of infertility as having mild

and moderate endometriosis; ovulatory disorders (hormonal profile and

transvaginal sonography characteristic of polycystic ovarian syndrome);

cervical hostility (poor properly timed post-coital test); male sub fertility (as per

WHO criteria) [7]; unexplained infertility (where no infertility causes were

found).

These patients underwent ovulation induction with either Clomiphene citrate

and Human menopausal gonadotrophin (351 cycles in 174 patients) or

Letrozole and FSH used exclusively for polycystic ovarian disease patients (53

cycles in 26 patients). The ovarian stimulation protocol of clomiphene and hMG

(Human menopausal gonadotrophin) was used in 170 patients. It consisted of

clomiphene citrate 100 mg daily on days 3-7 of the cycle, and 75 IU daily of hMG

(Human menopausal gonadotrophin) on days 6-9 of the cycle. For some of the

women, hMG was increased to 150 IU in subsequent cycles, depending on the

previous ovarian response. Rotterdam ESHRE consensus workshop criteria

(2003) was used for diagnosis of PCOS. In all PCOS patients (26 patients),

who had been on Metformin 500 mg t.i.d , Letrozole was given orally in a dose of

2.5mg/day for 5 days starting from day 3 of a spontaneous or progesterone

induced menstrual bleeding . Inj purified FSH 75 IU administered on 6-9 day of

menstrual cycle.

Cycles were monitored from day 9 onwards by transvaginal ultrasound



                                         6
measurement of the number and diameter of the growing follicles along with

the thickness and    morphology of the endometrium. A dose of 10,000 IU

human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) was administered when at least one

leading follicle had reached a diameter of 18 mm and at least 8 mm

endometrial thickness with tri laminar ‘halo’ appearance seen. Patients were

called 34 to 36 hours later, and either standard IUI (group A: 184 cycles in 100

patients) or FSP (group B: 220 cycles in the 100 patients) was performed. The

patients were counseled about the two alternative procedures and informed

consents were obtained before randomization. Patients were allocated

randomly to standard IUI or FSP on the day of insemination in the first cycle

itself, according to even or odd serial number in the register. Maximum of four

cycle treatments of IUI or FSP were considered for those patients who could

not conceive in previous attempts. However those who failed to conceive with

IUI were offered IUI only and vice versa.

132 male partners were normozoospermic with count > 20X106 sperm per ml,

>50% motile with forward progression (categories a and b) within 60 min of

ejaculation and > 60% morphologically normal spermatozoa (WHO criteria) [7].

Male partners with sperm count ranging from 10X106 to 20X106 were asked to

produce a second semen sample within 2 hours of the first sample on the day of

insemination. Sixty-eight males having sub fertility as per WHO criteria did

consent to the study. However 04 could not produce a second sample at the time



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of IUI, and 1 patient had total sperm immotility and was excluded from the study.

A fresh ejaculate was delivered in a sterile 60 ml jar by masturbation on the

day of insemination. Neat semen was left at room temperature for liquefaction

for 30 minutes.The liquefied semen samples were analyzed for density and

motility using a fixed-depth counting chamber (Makler). The liquefied ejaculate

was transferred to a labeled sterile 14 ml round-bottomed disposable

centrifuge tube (Falcon No.2095) and 4 ml flushing media (Medicult) added to

it. After thorough mixing the sample       was centrifuged at 5000 rpm for 10

minutes. Then, the supernatants were discarded and the pellet was

resuspended and mixed in 3 ml of fresh flushing media (Medicult) and

centrifuged for second wash again at 5000 rpm for 10 minutes. Once again the

supernatants were discarded. Each pellet was now gently layered with 0.5 ml

for IUI and 4 ml for FSP of universal IVF media (Medicult), and incubated at

37oC in a humidified incubator with 5% Carbon dioxide for 1 hour. Post wash

semen analysis was done in all cases using Makler’s counting chamber before

insemination.

Intrauterine insemination was performed with conventional catheter using 0.5

ml of inseminate. To eliminate dead space problem, IUI catheter was first

attached to syringe and then inseminate was aspirated. In FSP 4ml inseminate

was used and backflow of inseminate was occluded at the cervical opening by

the long size Allis clamp (Figure-1), which was suitably modified by attaching



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cervical occluding prongs with rubber cushions to avoid trauma to the cervix

and was kept in place for about 3 to 4 minutes after insemination. In both

groups, the patient rested for 30 minutes after insemination and received oral

micronized progesterone 100 mg, two tablets per day for luteal-phase support.

Values were recorded as mean ± SD using Microsoft Excel version 4. Statistical

analysis were performed using student’s t-test for testing significance of

difference between the means and the X2test to compute p-values for testing the

agreement between proportions. MedCalc statistical software (Meriakerke,

Belgium) version 9.5.0.0 was used for all statistical analysis. The significance

was defined as p < 0.05.




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Results

The patient characteristics for group A and B were not significantly different

concerning patient’s age (28.42 ± 2.78 years and 28.19 ± 2.80 years), type of

sterility (primary infertility 74% versus 72% respectively) and duration of

infertility (5.6 ± 2.1 and 5.3 ± 1.9 years respectively). The clinical indications for

IUI or FSP were also not significantly different for the two groups

(endometriosis 12% versus 12%, polycystic ovarian syndrome 34% versus

36%, cervical 4% versus 4%, unexplained 18% versus 12% and male factor

sub fertility 32% versus 36% respectively). The ovarian stimulation protocol for

group A and B were not significantly different (clomiphene citrate/hMG 85%

versus   87% and Letrozole/FSH 15% versus 13% respectively). The

parameters of cycle monitoring for group A and B including number of follicles≥

18 mm diameter(3.93±1.37 versus 3.90±1.17), endometrial thickness on the

day of hCG       administration (9.19±0.58mm versus 9.14±2.1mm) and the

number      of    spermatozoa(38.83±16.57X106          versus     36.68±13.44X106)

inseminated were not significantly different. However the day of hCG

administration (12.8±3.4 versus 11.1±2.1) was significantly different between

the two groups as shown in table-1and 2.

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Clinical pregnancy was defined by the presence of fetal cardiac activity,

detected by ultrasound examination. Pregnancy rates were similar when

compared for the etiology of infertility: for ovarian (PCOS) cause (17.7% versus

21.8%), endometriosis cause (8.4% versus 10.1%), male infertility (12.8%

versus 16.4%) and     unexplained infertility (14.4% versus 24%) for the two

groups, respectively as shown in table-3. There was statistically significant

difference (p<0.05) in the overall pregnancy rate per cycle over four treated

cycles (11.95% per cycle for IUI versus 21.81% per cycle for FSP over four

cycles) as shown in table-4. Two missed abortions and one twin pregnancy

occurred among the patients in group A (IUI). Three missed abortions and two

twin pregnancies occurred among the patients in group B (FSP). However, this

limited number of abortions and multiple pregnancies are too low to allow testing

for statistical significance. Three cases of mild ovarian hyper stimulation

syndrome (OHSS) occurred in both groups.




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Discussion

The purpose of this prospective, randomized study was to study pregnancy rates

in couples with nontubal infertility when treated with FSP (inseminate volume 4

ml), in comparison with standard IUI (inseminate volume 0.5 ml). Pregnancy

rates were 21.81 and 11.95% respectively over four treatment cycles. The same

protocols for ovarian stimulation were used in both groups. There was no

statistically significant difference regarding the age of the patients treated, mean

number of follicles, endometrial thickness on the day of hCG administration and

the total number of motile spermatozoa inseminated. However the day of hCG

(12.8±3.4 for FSP versus 11.1±2.1 for IUI) administration was statistically


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different between the two groups (p value <0.05).

Kahn et al. reported the first clinical experience with FSP. In their study, they

used a Frydman catheter for FSP and reported a pregnancy rate per cycle of

26.9% in patients with unexplained infertility and of 2.7% to 7.7% in patients with

other etiologies. These excellent results, particularly in patients with unexplained

infertility, were confirmed by other studies [8]. Some investigators used a

paediatric Foley catheter or cervical clamp double-nut bivalve speculum and very

encouraging results were reported by Fanchin et al, in which FSP using an auto

blocking device (FAST system) doubled their pregnancy rates from 20% to 40%

[1].The different types of catheters used for IUI have been compared but no

study reports a significantly higher rate of pregnancy with any one type of

catheter [9, 10,].


The FSP increases the intrauterine pressure(70-200 mmHg) necessary for a

flush influx of spermatozoa directly into the fallopian tubes. The high pregnancy

rate per cycle for FSP as compared with standard IUI can be due to several

causes as follows: firstly, the pressure injection of inseminate can either remove

and/or circumvent transitory or partial obstruction of fallopian tubes, such as that

created by thick mucus or tubal polyps; secondly, the concentration of motile

spermatozoa around the oocytes after FSP is higher than that obtained after

standard IUI; and thirdly, FSP leads to inseminate overflowing into the pouch of

Douglas. The more accepted hypothesis is the existence of a similar mechanical

effect created following a hysterosalpingography [10].



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In this study, we tried to evaluate FSP not only in patients with unexplained

infertility but also in patients with other causes of infertility including male causes.

Two different stimulation regimes were used; however, the distribution of the two

types of stimulation protocols (clomiphene citrate/hMG and Letrozole/FSH)

appeared homogenous in both studies groups.

Clinical pregnancy was defined by the presence of fetal cardiac activity,

detected by ultrasound. When comparing the pregnancy rates in both IUI and

FSP in relation to the etiology of infertility, it is found to be statistically similar as

shown in table-3. Though the pregnancy rates of FSP in PCOS and unexplained

infertility group of patients is superior to IUI, this finding is statistically not

significant. This analysis revealed that couples suffering from any specific

etiological sub fertility did not benefit from FSP over IUI.

However, there was statistically significant difference in the overall pregnancy

rate per cycle over four cycles of treatment (11.95% per cycle over four cycles

for IUI versus 21.81% per cycle for FSP over four cycles) as shown in table-4(p

value<0.009). Pregnancy rates improved in subsequent attempts with FSP in

comparison to IUI. The cumulative pregnancy rates even after the second

attempt, over two cycle treatment, were statistically significant (p value <0.03),

however there was no statistical difference when each attempt of treatment

cycles was compared between the two groups (p value >0.05).

Four studies [2, 4, 6, and 11] mentioned a maximum of three cycles per couple;

one study [12] reported a maximum of four cycles. We also allowed maximum of


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four cycles treatment of IUI or FSP before considering them for In vitro

fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET).


The type of catheter has no impact on the pregnancy rate after intrauterine

insemination [13]. We suitably modified the long size allis clamp, by attaching

cervical occluding prongs with rubber cushions, which was kept in place for

about 3 to 4 minutes after insemination to prevent any significant reflux. Mild

reflux does not seem to influence the results of the FSP but the significant reflux

(> 0.4 ml) may reduce the pregnancy [14]. If more than 1 ml comes back in the

catheter, the operator needs to wait for a few minutes and re-inseminate again.

All the authors agreed that women tolerated the FSP technique very well. In our

study some patients complained of post insemination pelvic transient pain, more

so in FSP than in IUI. Other interesting domain of FSP application is the

immunological infertility in the presence of anti-sperm antibodies [15, 16].This

aspect could not be studied in this study because pre and post FSP anti-sperm

antibody assay was not done.


In this study by comparing the overall results, we conclude that FSP over four

cycles of treatment offers an advantage over the standard IUI, and can replace

the IUI for all its indications because of its better pregnancy rates. However FSP

is more expensive than IUI due to the increased media usages. It could be used

as an alternative for couples with non tubal infertility before embarking on IVF-ET

treatment.



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TABLE 1- Type of Infertility, clinical indications and ovarian stimulation
protocols in group A (IUI) and B (FSP)
________________________________________________________________
___________________
                                 Group A         Group B
z- Statistic p-value
                             (Standard IUI)        (FSP)
                           value
                             (100 patients)   (100 patients)
________________________________________________________________
___________________

Type of Infertility
        Primary Infertility              74%            72%
0.054           0.873
        Secondary Infertility            26%            28%
0.025           0.873


Clinical Indications for IUI/FSP
        Endometriosis                    12%            12%
        0.047           0.827
        Ovulatory dysfunction            34%            36%
        0.022           0.882
        Cervical Factor                  4%              4%
        0.130           0.718

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Male factor                         32%               36%
        0.201           0.654
        Unexplained                         18%               12%
        0.980           0.322


Ovarian stimulation methods
        Clomiphene citrate/hMG              (86%)             (88%)
0.044           0.833
                                (158 cycles in 86 patients)    (193 cycles in 88
patients)
        Letrozole/FSH                       (14%)             (12%)
0.044           0.833
                                (26 cycles in 14 patients)      (27 cycles in 12
                patients)
________________________________________________________________
___________________


Differences between groups A and B were not statistically significant as p>0.05
hCG = human chorionic gonadotrophin; IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP =
Fallopian tube sperm perfusion; hMG = human menopausal gonadotrophin,
        FSH = follicle stimulating hormone




TABLE 2- General characteristics, ovarian stimulation protocols, number of
follicles, endometrial thickness on hCG administration and number of
motile spermatozoa in groups A (IUI) and B (FSP)
________________________________________________________________
___________________
                                 Group A         Group B     t-
value       p-value

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(Standard IUI)    (FSP)
                                 (Mean ±SD)     (Mean ±SD)
                                n=100 patients     n=100 patients
__________________________________________________
_____________________________

Age (years)                             28.42±2.78          28.19±2.80

0.825 0.409

Duration of Infertility (years)         5.6±2.1               5.3±1.9

1.506 0.132

No. of follicles ≥17mm diameter            3.93 ± 1.37       3.90 ± 1.17

0.237 0.812

Endometrial thickness (mm)                 9.19 ± 0.58      9.14 ± 0.50
0.930 0.352
On the day of HCG

Number of sperm inseminated(X106) # 38. 83 ± 16.57         36.68       ±   13.44

1.440 0.152

Day of hCG administration                  12.8±3.4         11.1±2.1

6.146 0.000

________________________________________________________________
___________________
Differences between groups A and B were not statistically significant except day
of hCG administration
#Total number of spermatozoa with forward progressive motility
hCG = human chorionic gonadotrophin; IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP =
Fallopian tube sperm perfusion; CC = clomiphene citrate; hMG = human
menopausal gonadotrophin, FSH = follicle stimulating hormone;




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TABLE 3 – Clinical pregnancies (%) in relation to etiology of the infertility.


________________________________________________________________
___________________
                             Group A         Group B         z-
statistic  p-value
                           (Standard IUI)    (FSP)
                     value
                           Patients 100     Patients 100

________________________________________________________________
___________________

Mild/Moderate Endometriosis     8.4%                        10.1%
      0.028       0.595
(CC+hMG protocol)           (12 patients)               (12 patients)

PCOS                             17.7%                      21.8%
       0.016       0.896
(Letrozol+FSH protocol)      (34 patients)              (36 patients)

Cervical causes                  0%                         0%
      0.000       1.000
(CC+hMG protocol)           (4 patients )               (4 patients)

Unexplained                      14.4%                      24%
      0.034       0.853
(CC+hMG protocol)           (18 patients)               (12patients)

 Male subfertility            12.8%              16.4%
       0.005       0.939
(CC+hMG protocol)        (32 patients)       (36 patients)
________________________________________________________________
___________________
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IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP = Fallopian tube sperm perfusion; CC =

clomiphene citrate; hMG = human menopausal gonadotrophin, FSH = follicle

stimulating hormone; PCOS= Polycystic ovarian syndrome,




TABLE 4- Clinical pregnancies (%) per cycles in relation to number of attempted
treatment cycles in group A (IUI) and group B (FSP)

      IUI (100 patients)                             FSP(100          patients)
      z-statistic    p- value
___________________________                  ___________________________


Treatment No. of No. of    Pregnancy          No.of   No.of         Pregnancy
Cycle    cycles pregnancies rate (%)         cycles pregnancies     rate (%)


First           100     16      16.00         100      24         24.00

1.531           0.215



Second          40      4       10.00         66      16          24.24

0.335           0.562



Third           30      2       6.66          34      06          17.64

        0.897           0.343



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Fourth           14       0         0              20        02         10.00

         0.230            0.631



Total            184      22       11.95          220        48         21.81

5.860            0.0001

______________________________________________________________________
___________________



IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP = Fallopian tube sperm perfusion




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Intrauterine insemination versus fallopian tube sperm perfusion in non tubal infertility

  • 1. Title of the article: Intrauterine insemination versus Fallopian tube sperm perfusion in non-tubal infertility Type of article: Original article Name of the Author: Dr. Col (Retd) G S Shekhawat, MD(Obst & Gyn) * (Corresponding. Author) Dr Priyanka S, MBBS+ Place of Research work : Assisted Reproductive Technology center, Armed Forces Medical College/ Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune- 411040 and 92 Base Hospital PIN -901218 C/O 56 APO Address of the Authors: Associate professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College, Narhe, Pune-411041, Maharashtra. Email: gsshekhawata@yahoo.co.in, Tel :( M) 9372897090, +Medical Officer, Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College, Narhe, Pune-411041, Maharashtra. Intellectual contribution of Authors Study concept: Dr G S Shekhawat Drafting and Manuscript revision: Dr Priyanka S Statistical analysis: Dr Priyanka S Study supervision: Dr G S Shekhawat Word Count: 2542 1
  • 2. Abstract Background: Controlled ovarian hyper stimulation (COH) combined with intrauterine insemination (IUI), using a volume of 0.5 mail of inseminate is commonly offered to couples with non tubal infertility. Another method is Fallopian tube sperm perfusion (FSP) which is based on a pressure injection of 4 ml of sperm suspension while attempting to seal the cervix to prevent semen reflux. This technique ensures the presence of higher sperm density in the fallopian tubes at the time of ovulation than standard IUI. The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of IUI and FSP in the treatment of infertility. Methods: 200 consecutive patients with infertility in 404 stimulated cycles were included in the study. Those randomized to standard IUI included 100 patients in 184 cycles [158 Clomiphene citrate/human menopausal gonadotrophin cycles and 26 Letrozole/FSH cycles exclusively for polycystic ovarian disease patients] (group A). Patients subjected to FSP included 100 patients in 220 cycles (193 Clomiphene citrate/human menopausal gonadotrophin cycles and 27 Letrozole/FSH cycles exclusively for polycystic ovarian disease patients] (group B). Swim up semen preparation technique was used in all cases. Insemination was performed in both groups 34-37 hours after hCG administration. Standard IUI was performed using 0.5 ml of inseminate. In FSP 4ml inseminate was 2
  • 3. used. Results: In group A (184 IUI cycles in 100 patients), 22 clinical pregnancies (presence of gestational sac with fetal cardiac activity) occurred (11.95% per cycle over four cycles). In group B, (220 cycles of FSP in 100 patients), 48 clinical pregnancies occurred (21.81%per cycle over four cycles) and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusions: For non-tubal sub fertility, the results indicate clear benefit for FSP (Fallopian tube sperm perfusion) over IUI (Intrauterine insemination). Key Words: Intrauterine insemination, Fallopian tube sperm perfusion, Non- tubal infertility. 3
  • 4. Introduction Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with mild ovarian stimulation has been used for many years in the treatment of non tubal infertility. During IUI, pretreated semen is concentrated in a small volume of 0.5 ml and deposited by a catheter into the uterine cavity. The overall pregnancy rates reported in the literature ranged from 5.7% to 17.7% per cycle [1]. Although the number of available oocytes can be increased by ovarian stimulation, the pregnancy rates in IUI are still not promising, mainly because of suboptimal spermatozoa at the site of fertilization [2]. An alternative procedure, termed Fallopian tube sperm perfusion (FSP), has been reported with improved pregnancy rates in comparison with IUI [3, 4, and 5]. In FSP, sperm preparation is identical to that used in IUI, but the spermatozoa are diluted in a larger volume of medium up to 4 ml [6]. This volume has been considered sufficient for bilateral passage of the spermatozoa through the fallopian tubes. Theoretically, this would increase the density of capacitated spermatozoa near the oocytes and result in higher pregnancy rates. A prospective randomized study was designed to determine whether FSP 4
  • 5. resulted in higher pregnancy rates than IUI. Material & Methods Two hundred infertile patients, aged 17 to 39 years, undergoing 404 consecutive cycles of ovarian stimulation were studied from June 2007 to Jan 2009. Institutional board approval was obtained. These patients underwent a basic infertility workup including confirmation of tubal status by hysterosalpingogram or laparoscopy and hormone profile including serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin and thyroid hormone tests. Menstrual cycle day 3 basal transvaginal ultrasonography was done in all cases to rule out ovarian cysts prior to ovulation stimulation. Exclusion criteria were age > 39 years, obstructed fallopian tubes and cases with marked oligospermia sperm count<10X106per ml). 5
  • 6. The patients were classified for purpose of etiology of infertility as having mild and moderate endometriosis; ovulatory disorders (hormonal profile and transvaginal sonography characteristic of polycystic ovarian syndrome); cervical hostility (poor properly timed post-coital test); male sub fertility (as per WHO criteria) [7]; unexplained infertility (where no infertility causes were found). These patients underwent ovulation induction with either Clomiphene citrate and Human menopausal gonadotrophin (351 cycles in 174 patients) or Letrozole and FSH used exclusively for polycystic ovarian disease patients (53 cycles in 26 patients). The ovarian stimulation protocol of clomiphene and hMG (Human menopausal gonadotrophin) was used in 170 patients. It consisted of clomiphene citrate 100 mg daily on days 3-7 of the cycle, and 75 IU daily of hMG (Human menopausal gonadotrophin) on days 6-9 of the cycle. For some of the women, hMG was increased to 150 IU in subsequent cycles, depending on the previous ovarian response. Rotterdam ESHRE consensus workshop criteria (2003) was used for diagnosis of PCOS. In all PCOS patients (26 patients), who had been on Metformin 500 mg t.i.d , Letrozole was given orally in a dose of 2.5mg/day for 5 days starting from day 3 of a spontaneous or progesterone induced menstrual bleeding . Inj purified FSH 75 IU administered on 6-9 day of menstrual cycle. Cycles were monitored from day 9 onwards by transvaginal ultrasound 6
  • 7. measurement of the number and diameter of the growing follicles along with the thickness and morphology of the endometrium. A dose of 10,000 IU human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) was administered when at least one leading follicle had reached a diameter of 18 mm and at least 8 mm endometrial thickness with tri laminar ‘halo’ appearance seen. Patients were called 34 to 36 hours later, and either standard IUI (group A: 184 cycles in 100 patients) or FSP (group B: 220 cycles in the 100 patients) was performed. The patients were counseled about the two alternative procedures and informed consents were obtained before randomization. Patients were allocated randomly to standard IUI or FSP on the day of insemination in the first cycle itself, according to even or odd serial number in the register. Maximum of four cycle treatments of IUI or FSP were considered for those patients who could not conceive in previous attempts. However those who failed to conceive with IUI were offered IUI only and vice versa. 132 male partners were normozoospermic with count > 20X106 sperm per ml, >50% motile with forward progression (categories a and b) within 60 min of ejaculation and > 60% morphologically normal spermatozoa (WHO criteria) [7]. Male partners with sperm count ranging from 10X106 to 20X106 were asked to produce a second semen sample within 2 hours of the first sample on the day of insemination. Sixty-eight males having sub fertility as per WHO criteria did consent to the study. However 04 could not produce a second sample at the time 7
  • 8. of IUI, and 1 patient had total sperm immotility and was excluded from the study. A fresh ejaculate was delivered in a sterile 60 ml jar by masturbation on the day of insemination. Neat semen was left at room temperature for liquefaction for 30 minutes.The liquefied semen samples were analyzed for density and motility using a fixed-depth counting chamber (Makler). The liquefied ejaculate was transferred to a labeled sterile 14 ml round-bottomed disposable centrifuge tube (Falcon No.2095) and 4 ml flushing media (Medicult) added to it. After thorough mixing the sample was centrifuged at 5000 rpm for 10 minutes. Then, the supernatants were discarded and the pellet was resuspended and mixed in 3 ml of fresh flushing media (Medicult) and centrifuged for second wash again at 5000 rpm for 10 minutes. Once again the supernatants were discarded. Each pellet was now gently layered with 0.5 ml for IUI and 4 ml for FSP of universal IVF media (Medicult), and incubated at 37oC in a humidified incubator with 5% Carbon dioxide for 1 hour. Post wash semen analysis was done in all cases using Makler’s counting chamber before insemination. Intrauterine insemination was performed with conventional catheter using 0.5 ml of inseminate. To eliminate dead space problem, IUI catheter was first attached to syringe and then inseminate was aspirated. In FSP 4ml inseminate was used and backflow of inseminate was occluded at the cervical opening by the long size Allis clamp (Figure-1), which was suitably modified by attaching 8
  • 9. cervical occluding prongs with rubber cushions to avoid trauma to the cervix and was kept in place for about 3 to 4 minutes after insemination. In both groups, the patient rested for 30 minutes after insemination and received oral micronized progesterone 100 mg, two tablets per day for luteal-phase support. Values were recorded as mean ± SD using Microsoft Excel version 4. Statistical analysis were performed using student’s t-test for testing significance of difference between the means and the X2test to compute p-values for testing the agreement between proportions. MedCalc statistical software (Meriakerke, Belgium) version 9.5.0.0 was used for all statistical analysis. The significance was defined as p < 0.05. 9
  • 10. Results The patient characteristics for group A and B were not significantly different concerning patient’s age (28.42 ± 2.78 years and 28.19 ± 2.80 years), type of sterility (primary infertility 74% versus 72% respectively) and duration of infertility (5.6 ± 2.1 and 5.3 ± 1.9 years respectively). The clinical indications for IUI or FSP were also not significantly different for the two groups (endometriosis 12% versus 12%, polycystic ovarian syndrome 34% versus 36%, cervical 4% versus 4%, unexplained 18% versus 12% and male factor sub fertility 32% versus 36% respectively). The ovarian stimulation protocol for group A and B were not significantly different (clomiphene citrate/hMG 85% versus 87% and Letrozole/FSH 15% versus 13% respectively). The parameters of cycle monitoring for group A and B including number of follicles≥ 18 mm diameter(3.93±1.37 versus 3.90±1.17), endometrial thickness on the day of hCG administration (9.19±0.58mm versus 9.14±2.1mm) and the number of spermatozoa(38.83±16.57X106 versus 36.68±13.44X106) inseminated were not significantly different. However the day of hCG administration (12.8±3.4 versus 11.1±2.1) was significantly different between the two groups as shown in table-1and 2. 10
  • 11. Clinical pregnancy was defined by the presence of fetal cardiac activity, detected by ultrasound examination. Pregnancy rates were similar when compared for the etiology of infertility: for ovarian (PCOS) cause (17.7% versus 21.8%), endometriosis cause (8.4% versus 10.1%), male infertility (12.8% versus 16.4%) and unexplained infertility (14.4% versus 24%) for the two groups, respectively as shown in table-3. There was statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in the overall pregnancy rate per cycle over four treated cycles (11.95% per cycle for IUI versus 21.81% per cycle for FSP over four cycles) as shown in table-4. Two missed abortions and one twin pregnancy occurred among the patients in group A (IUI). Three missed abortions and two twin pregnancies occurred among the patients in group B (FSP). However, this limited number of abortions and multiple pregnancies are too low to allow testing for statistical significance. Three cases of mild ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurred in both groups. 11
  • 12. Discussion The purpose of this prospective, randomized study was to study pregnancy rates in couples with nontubal infertility when treated with FSP (inseminate volume 4 ml), in comparison with standard IUI (inseminate volume 0.5 ml). Pregnancy rates were 21.81 and 11.95% respectively over four treatment cycles. The same protocols for ovarian stimulation were used in both groups. There was no statistically significant difference regarding the age of the patients treated, mean number of follicles, endometrial thickness on the day of hCG administration and the total number of motile spermatozoa inseminated. However the day of hCG (12.8±3.4 for FSP versus 11.1±2.1 for IUI) administration was statistically 12
  • 13. different between the two groups (p value <0.05). Kahn et al. reported the first clinical experience with FSP. In their study, they used a Frydman catheter for FSP and reported a pregnancy rate per cycle of 26.9% in patients with unexplained infertility and of 2.7% to 7.7% in patients with other etiologies. These excellent results, particularly in patients with unexplained infertility, were confirmed by other studies [8]. Some investigators used a paediatric Foley catheter or cervical clamp double-nut bivalve speculum and very encouraging results were reported by Fanchin et al, in which FSP using an auto blocking device (FAST system) doubled their pregnancy rates from 20% to 40% [1].The different types of catheters used for IUI have been compared but no study reports a significantly higher rate of pregnancy with any one type of catheter [9, 10,]. The FSP increases the intrauterine pressure(70-200 mmHg) necessary for a flush influx of spermatozoa directly into the fallopian tubes. The high pregnancy rate per cycle for FSP as compared with standard IUI can be due to several causes as follows: firstly, the pressure injection of inseminate can either remove and/or circumvent transitory or partial obstruction of fallopian tubes, such as that created by thick mucus or tubal polyps; secondly, the concentration of motile spermatozoa around the oocytes after FSP is higher than that obtained after standard IUI; and thirdly, FSP leads to inseminate overflowing into the pouch of Douglas. The more accepted hypothesis is the existence of a similar mechanical effect created following a hysterosalpingography [10]. 13
  • 14. In this study, we tried to evaluate FSP not only in patients with unexplained infertility but also in patients with other causes of infertility including male causes. Two different stimulation regimes were used; however, the distribution of the two types of stimulation protocols (clomiphene citrate/hMG and Letrozole/FSH) appeared homogenous in both studies groups. Clinical pregnancy was defined by the presence of fetal cardiac activity, detected by ultrasound. When comparing the pregnancy rates in both IUI and FSP in relation to the etiology of infertility, it is found to be statistically similar as shown in table-3. Though the pregnancy rates of FSP in PCOS and unexplained infertility group of patients is superior to IUI, this finding is statistically not significant. This analysis revealed that couples suffering from any specific etiological sub fertility did not benefit from FSP over IUI. However, there was statistically significant difference in the overall pregnancy rate per cycle over four cycles of treatment (11.95% per cycle over four cycles for IUI versus 21.81% per cycle for FSP over four cycles) as shown in table-4(p value<0.009). Pregnancy rates improved in subsequent attempts with FSP in comparison to IUI. The cumulative pregnancy rates even after the second attempt, over two cycle treatment, were statistically significant (p value <0.03), however there was no statistical difference when each attempt of treatment cycles was compared between the two groups (p value >0.05). Four studies [2, 4, 6, and 11] mentioned a maximum of three cycles per couple; one study [12] reported a maximum of four cycles. We also allowed maximum of 14
  • 15. four cycles treatment of IUI or FSP before considering them for In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). The type of catheter has no impact on the pregnancy rate after intrauterine insemination [13]. We suitably modified the long size allis clamp, by attaching cervical occluding prongs with rubber cushions, which was kept in place for about 3 to 4 minutes after insemination to prevent any significant reflux. Mild reflux does not seem to influence the results of the FSP but the significant reflux (> 0.4 ml) may reduce the pregnancy [14]. If more than 1 ml comes back in the catheter, the operator needs to wait for a few minutes and re-inseminate again. All the authors agreed that women tolerated the FSP technique very well. In our study some patients complained of post insemination pelvic transient pain, more so in FSP than in IUI. Other interesting domain of FSP application is the immunological infertility in the presence of anti-sperm antibodies [15, 16].This aspect could not be studied in this study because pre and post FSP anti-sperm antibody assay was not done. In this study by comparing the overall results, we conclude that FSP over four cycles of treatment offers an advantage over the standard IUI, and can replace the IUI for all its indications because of its better pregnancy rates. However FSP is more expensive than IUI due to the increased media usages. It could be used as an alternative for couples with non tubal infertility before embarking on IVF-ET treatment. 15
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  • 20. TABLE 1- Type of Infertility, clinical indications and ovarian stimulation protocols in group A (IUI) and B (FSP) ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Group A Group B z- Statistic p-value (Standard IUI) (FSP) value (100 patients) (100 patients) ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Type of Infertility Primary Infertility 74% 72% 0.054 0.873 Secondary Infertility 26% 28% 0.025 0.873 Clinical Indications for IUI/FSP Endometriosis 12% 12% 0.047 0.827 Ovulatory dysfunction 34% 36% 0.022 0.882 Cervical Factor 4% 4% 0.130 0.718 20
  • 21. Male factor 32% 36% 0.201 0.654 Unexplained 18% 12% 0.980 0.322 Ovarian stimulation methods Clomiphene citrate/hMG (86%) (88%) 0.044 0.833 (158 cycles in 86 patients) (193 cycles in 88 patients) Letrozole/FSH (14%) (12%) 0.044 0.833 (26 cycles in 14 patients) (27 cycles in 12 patients) ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Differences between groups A and B were not statistically significant as p>0.05 hCG = human chorionic gonadotrophin; IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP = Fallopian tube sperm perfusion; hMG = human menopausal gonadotrophin, FSH = follicle stimulating hormone TABLE 2- General characteristics, ovarian stimulation protocols, number of follicles, endometrial thickness on hCG administration and number of motile spermatozoa in groups A (IUI) and B (FSP) ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Group A Group B t- value p-value 21
  • 22. (Standard IUI) (FSP) (Mean ±SD) (Mean ±SD) n=100 patients n=100 patients __________________________________________________ _____________________________ Age (years) 28.42±2.78 28.19±2.80 0.825 0.409 Duration of Infertility (years) 5.6±2.1 5.3±1.9 1.506 0.132 No. of follicles ≥17mm diameter 3.93 ± 1.37 3.90 ± 1.17 0.237 0.812 Endometrial thickness (mm) 9.19 ± 0.58 9.14 ± 0.50 0.930 0.352 On the day of HCG Number of sperm inseminated(X106) # 38. 83 ± 16.57 36.68 ± 13.44 1.440 0.152 Day of hCG administration 12.8±3.4 11.1±2.1 6.146 0.000 ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Differences between groups A and B were not statistically significant except day of hCG administration #Total number of spermatozoa with forward progressive motility hCG = human chorionic gonadotrophin; IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP = Fallopian tube sperm perfusion; CC = clomiphene citrate; hMG = human menopausal gonadotrophin, FSH = follicle stimulating hormone; 22
  • 23. TABLE 3 – Clinical pregnancies (%) in relation to etiology of the infertility. ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Group A Group B z- statistic p-value (Standard IUI) (FSP) value Patients 100 Patients 100 ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ Mild/Moderate Endometriosis 8.4% 10.1% 0.028 0.595 (CC+hMG protocol) (12 patients) (12 patients) PCOS 17.7% 21.8% 0.016 0.896 (Letrozol+FSH protocol) (34 patients) (36 patients) Cervical causes 0% 0% 0.000 1.000 (CC+hMG protocol) (4 patients ) (4 patients) Unexplained 14.4% 24% 0.034 0.853 (CC+hMG protocol) (18 patients) (12patients) Male subfertility 12.8% 16.4% 0.005 0.939 (CC+hMG protocol) (32 patients) (36 patients) ________________________________________________________________ ___________________ 23
  • 24. IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP = Fallopian tube sperm perfusion; CC = clomiphene citrate; hMG = human menopausal gonadotrophin, FSH = follicle stimulating hormone; PCOS= Polycystic ovarian syndrome, TABLE 4- Clinical pregnancies (%) per cycles in relation to number of attempted treatment cycles in group A (IUI) and group B (FSP) IUI (100 patients) FSP(100 patients) z-statistic p- value ___________________________ ___________________________ Treatment No. of No. of Pregnancy No.of No.of Pregnancy Cycle cycles pregnancies rate (%) cycles pregnancies rate (%) First 100 16 16.00 100 24 24.00 1.531 0.215 Second 40 4 10.00 66 16 24.24 0.335 0.562 Third 30 2 6.66 34 06 17.64 0.897 0.343 24
  • 25. Fourth 14 0 0 20 02 10.00 0.230 0.631 Total 184 22 11.95 220 48 21.81 5.860 0.0001 ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________ IUI = intrauterine insemination, FSP = Fallopian tube sperm perfusion 25
  • 26. FIGURE -1 Digitally signed by Thomas F. Heston, MD, FAAFP, FASNC Reason: I have reviewed this document for the Internet Medical Journal. 26 Date: 2012.01.24 13:18:24 -08'00'