sperm washing
Americannoun
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The IVF procedure would use a reliable process called sperm washing to remove the virus before insemination, so father-to-child transmission was not a concern.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 1, 2019
Using “washed” sperm that is treated to reduce or eliminate infectious material in the semen being transferred to a woman is one option.While sperm washing is a popular method in other countries, the U.S.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2014
And for couples with sperm-allergy problems, a procedure known as sperm washing strips the sperm of some of the chemical antigens that trigger the allergic reaction.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Los Angeles couple went through a five-year effort that included hormone treatment, artificial insemination, an ectopic pregnancy, sperm washing and finally GIFT.
From Time Magazine Archive
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