EXPORT CITATION

Chapter -13 The Clinical Importance of Sperm Morphology in Assisted Reproduction

BOOK TITLE: Andrology Laboratory Manual

Author
1. Franken Daniel R
ISBN
9788184489019
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11172_13
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Tygerberg 7505, South Africa, University of Stellenbosch South Africa
Chapter keywords

Abstract

During the last six decades the criteria for the evaluation of sperm morphology has changed substantially. It was only during the last 10 years that an international awareness was noted indicating that some form of standardization has been reached. This is especially true when we consider the WHO’s recognition and acceptance of strict criteria as the method of morphology evaluation as a mean to standardize. Nevertheless, whether sperm cells are evaluated by means of bright field microscopy, computer assisted sperm analyzing systems, Normansky optics or Hoffman contrast and polarizing and analyzing lenses, the criteria to be investigated remains morphology in all cases.

Related Books

© 2019 Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD.   |   All Rights Reserved