Sperm DNA integrity assessment in prediction of assisted reproduction technology outcome

2006695 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

M. Bungum · Skive Hospital

Peter Humaidan · Skive Hospital

Anna Axmon · Lund University

Maria Spano · ENEA Casaccia Research Centre

Leif Bungum · Skive Hospital

Juris Ērenpreiss · Lund University

A. Giwercman · Scania (Sweden)

Abstract

DFI can be used as an independent predictor of fertility in couples undergoing IUI. As a result, we propose that all infertile men should be tested with SCSA as a supplement to the standard semen analysis. When DFI exceeds 30%, ICSI should be the method of choice.

Topics & Keywords

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Sperm and Testicular Function Reproductive Biology and Fertility

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Human Reproduction

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 174-179

DOI: 10.1093/humrep/del326

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