The predictive fertilization value of the hypoosmotic swelling test (HOST) for fresh and cryopreserved sperm
R Hauser, H Yavetz, GF Paz, ZT Homonnai… - Journal of assisted …, 1992 - Springer
Background The hypoosmotic swelling test (HOST) was recommended as a predictive test
for in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome. These results, however, were controversial and the …
for in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome. These results, however, were controversial and the …
[HTML][HTML] Suitability of the hypo-osmotic swelling test for assessing the viability of cryopreserved sperm
SC Esteves, RK Sharma, AJ Thomas Jr, A Agarwal - Fertility and sterility, 1996 - Elsevier
Objective To determine whether the hypo-osmotic swelling test can assess viability of frozen
spermatozoa. Design Fresh semen specimens were divided into two aliquots: one was not …
spermatozoa. Design Fresh semen specimens were divided into two aliquots: one was not …
Correlation between postswim-up hypoosmotic swelling test and in vitro fertilization results
A Abu-Musa, K Takahashi… - International journal of …, 1993 - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective To determine correlation between hypoosmotic swelling (HOS) test on post-swim-
up sperm and results of IVF. Setting University clinic IVF program. Patients and interventions …
up sperm and results of IVF. Setting University clinic IVF program. Patients and interventions …
On the diagnostic value of the hypoosmotic sperm swelling test in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program
P Sjöblom, E Coccia - Journal of in Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, 1989 - Springer
The ability of the hypoosmotic sperm swelling (HOS) test to identify nonfertilizing sperm
samples in a group of 50 couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) was investigated. The …
samples in a group of 50 couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) was investigated. The …
Differential evaluation of human sperm hypoosmotic swelling test and its relationship with the outcome of in-vitro fertilization of human oocytes
SYW Chan, C Wang, STH Chan, PC Ho - Human Reproduction, 1990 - academic.oup.com
The hypoosmotic swelling test is a simple laboratory test to measure the functional integrity
of the human sperm membrane. Its in-vivo and in-vitro applicability needs to be evaluated …
of the human sperm membrane. Its in-vivo and in-vitro applicability needs to be evaluated …
Correlation Between Human Sperm Swelling in Hypoosmotic Medium (Hypoosmotic Swelling Test) and In Vitro Fertilization
HH VAN DER VEN, RS JEYENDRAN… - Journal of …, 1986 - Wiley Online Library
Human ejaculates (n= 83) were analyzed for standard sperm parameters (concentration,
motility, and morphology), as well as for the ability of the spermatozoa to react (swell) in a …
motility, and morphology), as well as for the ability of the spermatozoa to react (swell) in a …
Poor hypo-osmotic swelling test results from cryopreserved sperm despite preservation of sperm motility
ML Check, JH Check - Archives of andrology, 1991 - Taylor & Francis
Cryopreservation/thawing of sperm leads to decreased motile density. Most donor programs
select for cryopreservation a male with a high initial motile density and if the post-thaw …
select for cryopreservation a male with a high initial motile density and if the post-thaw …
An evaluation of the hypo‐osmotic sperm swelling test as a predictor of fertilizing capacity in vitro
S AVERY, VN BOLTON… - International journal of …, 1990 - Wiley Online Library
The ability of sperm to swell in hypo‐osmotic conditions was examined in 211 semen
samples from the partners of patients about to undergo oocyte retrieval for in‐vitro …
samples from the partners of patients about to undergo oocyte retrieval for in‐vitro …
Combined supravital staining and hypoosmotic swelling test
PJ Chan, DR Tredway, J Corselli, SC Pang… - Human …, 1991 - academic.oup.com
The parameter of sperm viability in hypoosmotic solution (VHOS) provides information
concerning the membrane Integrity of the sperm head. The objective of this study was to …
concerning the membrane Integrity of the sperm head. The objective of this study was to …
Multivariate discriminate analysis of the relationship between the hypo‐osmotic swelling test and the in‐vitro fertilizing capacity of human sperm
Multivariate discriminant analysis was used to evaluate the usefulness of routine semen
parameters and the hypo‐osmotic swelling test (HOST) as predictors of the in‐vitro fertilizing …
parameters and the hypo‐osmotic swelling test (HOST) as predictors of the in‐vitro fertilizing …