Teratozoospermia can be detected using a semen analysis. The specialist counts the number of sperms that have an abnormal shape. Depending on the criteria followed, the chances for a man to have teratozoospermia will vary. The following are the different criteria used to determine if a man has teratozoospermia or not:
- WHO's criteria
- If the percent of normal sperms is lower than 4%.
- Kruger's strict criteria
- If the percent of normal sperms is below 15%.
Read the full article on: What Is Teratozoospermia? – Causes & Treatment ( 101).
By Jon Ander Agirregoikoa M.D. (gynecologist), José Antonio Sánchez Férez B.Sc. (embryologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 04/05/2018
