An Atlas of Human Sperm Morphology Evaluation
Edited by: Thinus F. Kruger, Daniel R. Franken Publisher:
Taylor & Francis, A Parthenon Book
ISBN: 1842142771
Pub Date: 24 JUN 2004
Type: Hardback Book
Extent: 88 pages
(Dimensions 297x210 mm)
Illustrations: 50 colour photos and 12 line
Sperm morphology evaluation by strict criteria is the gold-standard used by IVF and andrology units worldwide. Its basis is an approach to sperm morphology evaluation that utilizes optimal preparation methods and evaluation procedures and criteria for a morphological normal spermatozoon based on biological evidence.
Evaluation of sperm morphology according to strict criteria needs experience and dedication. This atlas consists of an introductory teaching manual that will give individuals the ability to train and test their diagnostic capabilities and enables laboratories to institute quality control measures.
An accompanying interactive teaching package on CD-Rom - consisting of a series of colour photomicrographs of sperm samples to test the user's ability to make an accurate evaluation - is available from the editors.
Contents:
1. The Tygerberg Strict Criteria: What are the Clinical Thresholds for In Vitro Fertilization, Intrauterine Insemination, and In Vivo Fertilization? 2. The Role of Sperm Morphology in Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) 3. Relationship Between Sperm Morphology and Binding Capacity to the Zona Pellucida: a Critical Step Leading to Fertilization 4 The Use of the Acrosome Index in Assisted Reproduction 5. Quality Assurance for Sperm Morphology Assessment 6. What is a Normal Spermatozoon?
Index