Which among the following technique can be used to cure infertility in couples where male partner has very low sperm count ?

IUI

The correct answer is Option (1) -IUI

Among the options provided, the technique that can be used to address infertility in couples where the male partner has a very low sperm count is "IUI" (Intrauterine Insemination).

Infertility cases either due to inability of the male partner to inseminate the female or due to very low sperm counts in the ejaculates, could be corrected by artificial insemination (AI) technique. In this technique, the semen collected either from the husband or a healthy donor is artificially introduced either into the vagina or into the uterus (IUI – intra-uterine insemination) of the female.

This technique is used to improve the chances of conception in couples facing male factor infertility, including cases where the male partner has low sperm count or reduced sperm motility.

IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) are contraceptive devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

ZIFT (Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer) is an assisted reproductive technology where a fertilized egg (zygote) is transferred into the fallopian tube. These techniques are not used to address male infertility related to low sperm count.