| Literature DB >> 27469478 |
Samuel A Shabtaie1, Sabrina A Gerkowicz2, Taylor P Kohn3, Ranjith Ramasamy4.
Abstract
The evaluation of strict morphology for predicting successful pregnancy has been controversial, nevertheless remains an essential component of semen analysis. Patients with teratozoospermia (abnormal strict morphology) have traditionally been counseled to undergo assisted reproduction. However, recent studies suggest that patients with abnormal sperm morphology alone should not be precluded from attempting natural conception before undergoing assisted reproduction. The goal of this review is to provide an update on the evaluation of sperm morphology for prognosis in assisted reproductive techniques such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Additionally, we propose a logical approach to the evaluation of a patient with teratozoospermia seeking fertility treatment.Entities:
Keywords: Abnormal sperm morphology; In vitro fertilization (IVF); Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI); Intrauterine insemination (IUI); Strict criteria; Teratozoospermia
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27469478 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-016-0623-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Urol Rep ISSN: 1527-2737 Impact factor: 3.092