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The sperm-cervical mucus contact test: a preliminary report

J Kremer, S Jager

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    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Sperm antibodies cause infertility by impairing sperm movement in cervical mucus. This study shows sensitized sperm exhibit a "shaking phenomenon" upon contact with cervical mucus glycoproteins, explaining motility issues.

    Keywords:
    Antibodies--analysisBiologyCervical Mucus--analysisCervixExaminations And DiagnosesGenitaliaGenitalia, FemaleGenitalia, MaleGerm CellsImmunityImmunologic FactorsInfertilityLaboratory Examinations And DiagnosesLaboratory ProceduresPhysiologyReproductionSemen--analysisSeminal VesiclesSperm TransportSpermatozoa--analysisTreatmentUrogenital EffectsUrogenital SystemUterus

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