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What is isolated teratozoospermia?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 11/28/2018

Isolated teratozoospermia is defined as having less than 10% of normal forms, based on Kruger's strict criteria. A study published in 2003 showed that this type of teratozoospermia results in a lower cumulative birth rate compared to men with normozoospermia. (Spiessens C1, Vanderschueren D, Meuleman C, D'Hooghe T. Isolated teratozoospermia and intrauterine insemination, Fertil Steril. 2003 Nov;80(5):1185-9.)

Read the full article on: Teratozoospermia Types – Mild, Moderate & Severe ( 75).
 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
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)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. 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) License: 3185-CV.