Most men with Kartagener's Syndrome have problems with the mobility of their sperm, as their tail or flagellum is altered. For this reason, the encounter between the sperm and the egg does not take place. This sperm alteration is known as asthenozoospermia.
However, the spermatozoa are usually alive but lack mobility. Therefore, these men can achieve pregnancy through assisted reproduction techniques.
Read the full article on: Kartagener Syndrome: Definition, Causes and Symptoms ( 57).
By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 05/29/2020