ArticleJournal of human reproductive sciences
Does Physiological Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Improve Outcome in Men with Abnormal Semen Parameters: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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- Does physiological sperm selection improve live birth rates in isolated teratozoospermia? A single-center retrospective cohort study.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review on the Sperm Selection Methods in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Out with the New, the Old Is Better?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Impact of sperm DNA fragmentation index on assisted reproductive outcomes: a retrospective analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: As the male factor in infertility is on rising trend, we need a promising tool for sperm selection to improve the embryo development. Aim: The present study compares the embryological and clinical parameters between physiological intracytoplasmic sperm injection (PICSI) and conventional intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in abnormal semen parameters. Settings and Design: This was a retrospective cohort study. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted over the duration of 9 months from April to December 2023. One hundred and four patients, who matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were enrolled in the study. The adjusted blastulation rate was evaluated as the primary outcome, and the secondary outcomes studied were fertilisation rate, good-quality cleavage stage embryo rate, clinical pregnancy and miscarriage rate. Statistical Analysis Used: The outcome measures were calculated using independent Student's Results: The 104 enrolled patients were divided into two groups. In the study population ( Conclusion: PICSI may improve treatment outcomes in couples undergoing assisted reproduction for male factor infertility. However, larger randomised controlled trials are needed for validating the current study findings.
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