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Re: ?? Semen Analysis Results ??

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:56:35 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 2 Mar 2002, TamaLynn wrote: >
>What does it mean if semen analysis indicates slightly abnormal sperm
>morphology? If the sperm structure is abnormal, does this contribute to
>reduced pregnancy rates? Does abnormal sperm structure lead to birth
>defects? or are abnormally structured sperm unable to fertilize an egg??
Tama

I think if you have at least 30% normal sperm morphology, this is considered normal. No correlation with birth defects that I know of.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.




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