Abstract
The usefulness of the hypo-osmotic swelling (HOS) test and the sperm mucus penetration (SMP) test as sperm function tests for in-vitro fertilization was analysed in 56 couples. Using logistic regression analysis only the SMP test was independently related to fertilization (P = 0.004), no false negative results were obtained, i.e. no fertilization if sperm from the ejaculate failed to penetrate mucus. The HOS test was of no predictive value. The results justify a further examination of the SMP test in other IVF centres.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 430-4 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Human Reproduction |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 1989 |
Keywords
- Cervix Mucus
- Female
- Fertilization in Vitro
- Humans
- Male
- Oocytes/physiology
- Osmolar Concentration
- Osmotic Pressure
- Spermatozoa/physiology