The other procedures can be performed when the woman's tubes are healthy and open. Doctors can use x-rays or a laparoscopy to judge the condition of the fallopian tubes. A woman will also need to have a healthy and intact uterus. The University of Michigan Health System does not participate in establishing pregnancies in surrogate mothers. The man's age does not matter, but the quality and health of his sperm affects the success of these procedures.
Pregnancy rates are lower with abnormal semen analyses.
Sperm needs to be free from bacterial and viral infection. Pregnancy rates will vary with each type of procedure. Factors such as maternal age and the presence of male factor problems will affect the outcome. The U-M Health System began infertility programs in 1984 and averages approximately 70 retrievals per year. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.