Conventional in vitro fertilization versus intracytoplasmic sperm injection for sibling oocytes in couples with mild oligoteratoasthenozoospermia and couples with normal sperm
Presented at the 2002 ASRM Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, October 12–17, 2002.
Received 19 May 2003; received in revised form 4 November 2003; accepted 4 November 2003.
Abstract
Use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in couples with mild oligoteratoasthenozoospermia decreases the complete fertilization failure rate and may also reduce the embryo cleavage rate. ICSI does not benefit couples with normal sperm.
aIVF Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
bSackler Medical School, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel Assuta Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel
Reprint requests: Shai Elizur, M.D., IVF Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel (FAX: 972-3-5341589).
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