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Sperm aneuploidy in infertile men.

A E Calogero1, N Burrello, A De Palma

  • 1Section of Endocrinology, Andrology and Internal Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy. acaloger@unict.it

Reproductive Biomedicine Online
|May 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Infertile men with abnormal sperm may produce chromosomally abnormal sperm due to testicular issues. Evaluating sperm aneuploidy is crucial for assisted reproduction success, especially in IVF programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Human Genetics
  • Cytogenetics

Background:

  • Infertile males with normal somatic karyotypes can produce chromosomally abnormal sperm.
  • An altered intra-testicular environment negatively impacts chromosome segregation during sperm cell division.
  • Aneuploid spermatozoa are produced at higher rates in men with abnormal sperm parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and implications of sperm aneuploidy in infertile males.
  • To assess the relationship between sperm morphology, testicular environment, and aneuploidy rates.
  • To evaluate the impact of sperm aneuploidy on assisted reproduction techniques (ART) outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Sperm analysis including karyotyping and assessment of sperm parameters (e.g., morphology).

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  • Comparison of aneuploidy rates between infertile men with abnormal and normal semen parameters.
  • Evaluation of aneuploidy rates in ejaculated, testicular, and epididymal spermatozoa.
  • Analysis of ART outcomes in relation to sperm aneuploidy rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Heterochromosomes are more frequently affected by aneuploidy than autosomes.
    • A negative correlation exists between sperm aneuploidy and key sperm parameters, indicating increased testicular damage.
    • Testicular and epididymal spermatozoa exhibit higher aneuploidy rates than ejaculated sperm.
    • Non-obstructive azoospermia is associated with significantly higher sperm aneuploidy rates compared to obstructive azoospermia.
    • Elevated sperm aneuploidy negatively impacts ART outcomes, increasing pregnancy failure rates, though fertilization rates may be unaffected.
    • Pregnancy with elevated sperm aneuploidy carries an increased risk of aneuploid offspring.

    Conclusions:

    • Sperm aneuploidy is a significant factor in male infertility and ART outcomes.
    • Evaluation of sperm aneuploidy is recommended for infertile men with abnormal semen parameters, particularly those undergoing IVF.
    • Understanding sperm chromosomal status is vital for reproductive counseling and optimizing ART success rates.