Background Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing has been recognized as a valuable
tool in the evaluation of infertile men. Despite that, its routine use in clinical practice is still …

As paternal age increases in the developed world, more attention has been given to the
effects of age on male reproductive and sexual function. Although the biologic potential for …

Background Ambient air pollution is associated with systemic increases in oxidative stress,
to which sperm are particularly sensitive. Although decrements in semen quality represent a …

Background Infertility affects 186 million people worldwide, with male factors contributing to
50% of infertility cases. Semen analysis is a key for diagnosing male factor infertility, but …

Objective To investigate the intraindividual agreement of the sperm chromatin dispersion
(SCD) assay results to assess sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) in men with infertility. Design …

Background: The role of meat and vegetable intake in the development of
asthenozoospermia has been controversial, and the role of cooking methods for meat and …

Since the publication of the first edition of the WHO (World Health Organization) Laboratory
Manual for the examination of Human Semen in 1980, the reference values of sperm …

Spermatozoa retrieved from the testis of men with high levels of sperm DNA fragmentation
(SDF) in the neat semen tend to have better DNA quality. Given the negative impact of SDF …

The aim of the study is to compare the reproductive outcomes of different sperm selection
techniques: density gradient centrifugation (DGC), testicular sperm (Testi), physiological …

A male factor plays a significant role in a couple's reproductive success. Today, advances in
reproductive technology, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), have allowed it to …