The effect of ejaculatory abstinence time on in vitro fertilization outcomes

作者：Emily Capper, Karen M. Summers, Amy E. Sparks, Emily Jacobs, Bradley J. Van Voorhis · 发表于：F&S Reports · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1016/j.xfre.2025.03.003 · 被引用次数：1 · 研究领域：Sexual function and dysfunction studies、Reproductive Health and Technologies、Ovarian function and disorders

Performing a semen analysis is a cornerstone to the evaluation of infertility. The World Health Organization recommends 2–7 days of ejaculatory abstinence before semen collection for diagnostic purposes, whereas the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology advises 3–4 days of ejaculatory abstinence. If variation in ejaculatory abstinence affects semen analysis results, this could influence whether a male is diagnosed with having a problem needing further evaluation.