Filter

Refine by date

—

Refine by collections

  • Print
  • Save

Search Results

You are looking at 1 - 10 of 18 items for :

  • "sperm morphology" x
Clear All
Rumiana Ganeva Research Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Rumiana Ganeva in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Dimitar Parvanov Research Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Dimitar Parvanov in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Denitsa Velikova Andrology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Denitsa Velikova in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Magdalena Vasileva Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Magdalena Vasileva in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Kristina Nikolova Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Kristina Nikolova in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Georgi Stamenov Obsterics and Gynecology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Georgi Stamenov in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

obtained from 30 healthy donors’ germinal vesicles (GVs) after regular follicular puncture for egg donation. All included subjects signed written informed consent. Experimental design In this study, sperm morphology evaluation and SDF were compared

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-21-0041
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2: Issue 3
Open access
Maria Handzhiyska Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Maria Handzhiyska in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Rumiana Ganeva Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Rumiana Ganeva in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Dimitar Parvanov Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Dimitar Parvanov in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Margarita Ruseva Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Margarita Ruseva in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Petar Eftimov Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Biology, SU St. Climent Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Petar Eftimov in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Vilyana Georgieva Department of Andrology, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Vilyana Georgieva in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Denitsa Velikova Department of Andrology, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Denitsa Velikova in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Georgi Stamenov Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

Search for other papers by Georgi Stamenov in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

D – immotile. The percentage of progressively motile spermatozoa (grades A+B) was also evaluated. Evaluation of sperm morphology Sperm morphology in each sample was evaluated according to Kruger’s strict criteria ( Kruger et al. 1986

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-23-0052
Volume/Issue:
Volume 5: Issue 2
Open access
B Ogunlade Behavioral and Aging Lab, Human Anatomy Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Search for other papers by B Ogunlade in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
S C Gbotolorun Anatomy Department, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Search for other papers by S C Gbotolorun in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
O A Adedotun Behavioral and Aging Lab, Human Anatomy Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Search for other papers by O A Adedotun in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
K Iteire Anatomy Department, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria

Search for other papers by K Iteire in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
J Adejayi Behavioral and Aging Lab, Human Anatomy Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Search for other papers by J Adejayi in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

compared to groups C, D, E, F, and G. Effect of VA and VC supplements on sperm morphology (neck, tail, and head defects and normal) on DEHP-induced normal and experimental rats The result revealed that rats treated with DEHP only (group B

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-22-0045
Volume/Issue:
Volume 3: Issue 3
Open access
Shen Chuen Khaw NHS Tayside, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK

Search for other papers by Shen Chuen Khaw in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Zhen Zhe Wong International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Search for other papers by Zhen Zhe Wong in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Richard Anderson MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh BioQuarter, Edinburgh, UK

Search for other papers by Richard Anderson in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Sarah Martins da Silva Reproductive Medicine Research Group, School of Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK

Search for other papers by Sarah Martins da Silva in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

⊕⊕⊝⊝ LOW a,c Normal sperm morphology 1.39–32.73% MD 2.41% higher 0.79 higher to 4.03 higher – 438 6 RCTs ⊕⊕⊝⊝ LOW a,c Clinical pregnancy  Study population 113 per 1000 116 per 1000 61–221 1.03 (0

Article Type:
Research Article
Collections:
Clinical research and reviews
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-20-0037
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1: Issue 1
Open access
Huidrom Yaiphaba Meitei Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Search for other papers by Huidrom Yaiphaba Meitei in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Shubhashree Uppangala Division of Reproductive Genetics, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Search for other papers by Shubhashree Uppangala in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Vani Lakshmi R Department of Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Search for other papers by Vani Lakshmi R in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Guruprasad Kalthur Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Search for other papers by Guruprasad Kalthur in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Satish Kumar Adiga Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Search for other papers by Satish Kumar Adiga in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

were observed except for a moderate decline in sperm morphology ( P  <  0.05) ( Table 1 ). The baseline semen characteristics in 20 (38%) subjects were below the WHO reference range; however, no significant decline in the ejaculate quality was observed

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-22-0046
Volume/Issue:
Volume 3: Issue 3
Open access
Jason R Herrick Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha, Nebrask, USA
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, Lone Tree, Colorado, USA

Search for other papers by Jason R Herrick in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Cayla J Iske Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

Search for other papers by Cayla J Iske in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Rachel M Santymire Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Search for other papers by Rachel M Santymire in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Colleen Lynch Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Search for other papers by Colleen Lynch in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Mattina Alonge Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Search for other papers by Mattina Alonge in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Rebecca L Krisher Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, Lone Tree, Colorado, USA

Search for other papers by Rebecca L Krisher in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Cheryl L Morris Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha, Nebrask, USA
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

Search for other papers by Cheryl L Morris in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

series, the volume of recovered sample was determined and small aliquots (~5 µL) were used to evaluate pH (pH Indicator Strip; Millipore Sigma), the proportion of motile sperm (0–100%), and sperm morphology (fixed in 0.4% glutaraldehyde) ( Howard 1993

Article Type:
Research Article
Collections:
Wildlife
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-20-0013
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1: Issue 1
Open access
Lisa Windhofer Institute of in vivo and in vitro Models, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Search for other papers by Lisa Windhofer in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Auke Boersma Institute of in vivo and in vitro Models, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Search for other papers by Auke Boersma in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Maik Dahlhoff Institute of in vivo and in vitro Models, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Search for other papers by Maik Dahlhoff in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Thomas Rülicke Department for Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria

Search for other papers by Thomas Rülicke in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Kerstin E Auer Institute of in vivo and in vitro Models, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Search for other papers by Kerstin E Auer in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

traits and the second analysis was performed after 2 h of incubation (T1) to assess the decline in sperm quality traits as an estimate for sperm longevity. Sperm morphology We further assessed sperm morphology to determine whether and how the

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-23-0017
Volume/Issue:
Volume 4: Issue 2
Open access
Fabien Joao Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Fabien Joao in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Cyntia Duval Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Cyntia Duval in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Marie-Claire Bélanger Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada
Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), CHUM Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Marie-Claire Bélanger in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Julie Lamoureux Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Julie Lamoureux in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Cheng Wei Xiao Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Cheng Wei Xiao in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Senem Ates Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Senem Ates in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Moncef Benkhalifa Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada
Université Picardie Jules Verne, Médecine et Biologie de la Reproduction et Laboratoire PERITOX, CBH-CHU Amiens Picardie, Amiens, France

Search for other papers by Moncef Benkhalifa in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Pierre Miron Fertilys Fertility Center, Laval, Quebec, Canada

Search for other papers by Pierre Miron in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

Introduction Classical semen assessment consists of the analysis of standard descriptive sperm parameters such as concentration, motility and sperm morphology ( World Health Organization 2010 ). However, this analysis is limited and does not

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-21-0005
Volume/Issue:
Volume 3: Issue 2
Open access
Alena J Hungerford Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia

Search for other papers by Alena J Hungerford in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Hassan W Bakos Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Monash IVF Group, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Search for other papers by Hassan W Bakos in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Robert J Aitken Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia

Search for other papers by Robert J Aitken in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

in a wide variety of ways, including reduced sperm number, lowered sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology, impaired capacitation and sperm-egg recognition, lowered vitality, DNA damage, and oxidative stress ( Zini & Libman 2006 , Aitken & Roman

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-22-0133
Volume/Issue:
Volume 4: Issue 2
Open access
Vanessa Caroline Fioravante Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB), UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

Search for other papers by Vanessa Caroline Fioravante in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Alana Rezende Godoi Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB), UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

Search for other papers by Alana Rezende Godoi in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Victória Mokarzel de Barros Camargo Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB), UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

Search for other papers by Victória Mokarzel de Barros Camargo in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Patricia Fernanda Felipe Pinheiro Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB), UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

Search for other papers by Patricia Fernanda Felipe Pinheiro in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Marcelo Martinez Department of Morphology and Pathology, Univ Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil

Search for other papers by Marcelo Martinez in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
,
Carlos Roberto Padovani Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB), UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

Search for other papers by Carlos Roberto Padovani in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close
, and
Francisco Eduardo Martinez Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB), UNESP – Univ Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

Search for other papers by Francisco Eduardo Martinez in
Google Scholar
PubMed Close

dividing the number of sperm within each of these regions by the daily sperm production ( Robb et al. 1978 ). Paternal sperm morphology The sperm from C and H groups were obtained by a wash of vas deferens with a PBS solution. The volume of 10 µL

Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/RAF-22-0009
Volume/Issue:
Volume 3: Issue 3
Open access