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Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis - How Many Tests to Confirm Sterility?
After a vasectomy, various semen analyses are needed as a control to ensure the prodecure has worked and there are no sperm present in the semen. If after some time there are still sperm in the ejaculate, then it would mean that the vasectomy has not been successful. Read more
What Are the Steps of Fertilization in Humans?
Fertilization of the egg is essential for pregnancy to occur. The union of the egg and sperm can occur naturally in the fallopian tubes or in vitro in the laboratory. Once the egg is fertilized, the zygote is formed, which will divide and move until it reaches the uterus. Read more
What Are Monogenic Disorders? - Classification & Most Common Types
Monogenic diseases are those caused by the mutation of a specific gene in an individual's genome. The inheritance of these genetic diseases can be dominant, recessive or linked to sex chromosomes. To prevent their transmission to offspring, it is possible to undergo IVF treatment with PGD. Read more
What treatment options exist for oligospermia (low sperm count)?
The most appropriate treatment to cure oligospermia (low sperm concentration) depends on the cause of the oligospermia, and can be natural, pharmacological or surgical. Read more
What Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? - Symptoms & Types
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections caused by bacterial agents, viruses or parasites, which are transmitted through sexual contact, either vaginally, anally, or orally. Read more
Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY Syndrome) - Symptoms, Causes & Fertility
Klinefelter syndrome is a disorder of genetic cause that affects males, who are born with an extra X chromosome, their genotype being 47, XXY. Males with Klinefelter syndrome suffer infertility due to secretory azoospermia. Read more
What is sperm cell capacitation? - definition and the in vitro techniques
"In vitro" sperm capacitation is a process that can be carried out using two techniques: swim-up or density gradient centrifugation. When "in vivo", it occurs within the female reproductive system. Read more
Are the causes of teratozoospermia reversible or not?
The causes of teratozoospermia or teratospermia are varied, and sometimes undetectable. In fact, depending on the cause, teratozoospermia can be treatable or untreatable. Read more
What Is Normozoospermia? - Meaning & Diagnosis
Normospermia is the medical term used to refer to normal sperm analysis results after examining the different sperm parameters. Thus, normozoospermia is every man's wish. Read more
Teratozoospermia Types - Mild, Moderate & Severe
Teratozoospermia or teratospermia can be classified into 3 types based on the number of amorphous spermatozoa present in the sperm sample: mild, moderate, or severe. Read more
How Much Does Intrauterine Insemination Cost?
Artificial insemination (AI) does not require anesthesia or specific material for its performance, so its price is quite inexpensive compared to other assisted reproduction treatments. However, the cost of AI increases if it is performed with donor sperm instead of conjugal sperm. Read more
What Is Unexplained Infertility? - Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Unexplained or unknown infertility is a type of infertility given to women or couples who have gone through all available tests for infertility but the cause behind infertility cannot be found. Read more
