Yes, IMSI is possible with sperm samples that contain sluggish sperm, that is, samples with asthenozoospermia, as long as it is indicated for the reasons explained above.
The main purpose of IMSI is to select the sperm cells with the best morphology only. To select sperms with progressive motility conventional ICSI is sufficient since IMSI would not add any benefits.
Read the full article on: IMSI in IVF – differences to ICSI, advantages and disadvantages ( 76).
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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