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Role of Abnormal Sperm Morphology in Predicting Pregnancy Outcomes

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The evaluation of strict morphology for predicting successful pregnancy has been controversial, nevertheless remains an essential component of semen analysis. Patients with teratozoospermia (abnormal strict morphology) have traditionally been counseled to undergo assisted reproduction. However, recent studies suggest that patients with abnormal sperm morphology alone should not be precluded from attempting natural conception before undergoing assisted reproduction. The goal of this review is to provide an update on the evaluation of sperm morphology for prognosis in assisted reproductive techniques such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Additionally, we propose a logical approach to the evaluation of a patient with teratozoospermia seeking fertility treatment.

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  1. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Samuel A. Shabtaie

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Sabrina A. Gerkowicz

  3. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA

    Taylor P. Kohn

  4. Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Room 1560, Miami, FL, 33136, USA

    Ranjith Ramasamy

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Shabtaie, S.A., Gerkowicz, S.A., Kohn, T.P. et al. Role of Abnormal Sperm Morphology in Predicting Pregnancy Outcomes. Curr Urol Rep 17, 67 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-016-0623-1

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