Sperm Motility Index

Within 40 s the Sperm Quality Analyzer (United Medical Systems, Santa Ana, CA, USA) provides a numerical value called the sperm motility index. This index reflects both the concentration of motile sperm cells and the intensity of their motility and cannot be determined by conventional semen analysis...

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Published in:Archives of andrology 1998, Vol.40 (1), p.43-48
Main Authors: Schieferstein, G., Hook-vervier, B., Schwarz, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Cell Survival
Fertilization in Vitro - methods
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
in vitro fertilization
In Vitro Techniques
insemination
Male
male infertility
Medical sciences
Reproducibility of Results
semen
Sperm Count
Sperm Motility - physiology
sperm motility index
Spermatozoa - chemistry
Spermatozoa - physiology
Spermatozoa - ultrastructure
Sterility. Assisted procreation
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Summary:Within 40 s the Sperm Quality Analyzer (United Medical Systems, Santa Ana, CA, USA) provides a numerical value called the sperm motility index. This index reflects both the concentration of motile sperm cells and the intensity of their motility and cannot be determined by conventional semen analysis. To assess the diagnostic value and reliability of the sperm motility index, 155 ejaculates were investigated by the sperm quality analyzer and routine manual methods. The sperm motility index shows a good correlation with sperm density, motility, morphology, which are crucial parameters for male fertility.
ISSN:0148-5016
1521-0375
DOI:10.3109/01485019808987926