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A Review of Semen Analysis: Updates From the WHO Sixth Edition Manual and Advances in Male Fertility Assessment
Sunil Chawre1, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib2, Alka Rawekar1
1Physiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Abstract:
Semen analysis is essentially used to check the fertility of a man, especially when couples are having difficulties conceiving. Studies concerning male fertility, testicular factors, and seminal characteristics have been under investigation for the last few decades. In 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) started reaching out to scientists in order to set standards for high-quality semen and develop a semen manual. From this point to the present, six editions of this manual have been produced, delineating the characteristics of semen and reporting protocols for semen analysis. Sperm morphology is analyzed as per WHO norms to measure the biological capacity of a male for reproduction. Both national and international manuals have been developed, with the latest, the sixth edition, produced in July 2021. This review paper conveys the current WHO publication's updates and identifies the clinical recommendations for proper evaluations. The publication considers the characteristics of semen in order to discuss the content of the previous editions of the WHO. It is also utilized to assess the method applied to determine the DNA presence of sperm fragmentation.
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