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    A new filtration technique improved scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for sperm morphology analysis. Varicocele presence significantly impacts sperm structure, warranting further SEM evaluation for accurate scoring.

    Area of Science:

    • Andrology
    • Microscopy
    • Reproductive Biology

    Background:

    • Accurate sperm morphology assessment is crucial for male fertility evaluation.
    • Traditional methods using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) faced challenges with sample preparation, leading to tangled sperm.
    • Varicocele, a common condition, is suspected to affect sperm quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a new filtration technique for preparing evenly spread sperm samples for SEM analysis.
    • To investigate potential differences in sperm morphology between men with and without clinical evidence of varicocele using SEM.
    • To assess the utility of SEM in accurately scoring sperm morphology.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel filtration method was developed to prepare uniformly spread sperm suspensions for SEM.

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  • Sperm samples from men with and without varicocele (based on clinical and Doppler evidence) were collected and coded.
  • Prepared samples were examined using SEM and scored for morphologic differences.

    • Main Results:

    • The new filtration technique successfully produced evenly spread sperm samples, overcoming previous preparation issues.
    • Statistically significant differences in sperm morphology were observed between the varicocele and control groups.
    • SEM proved to be a valuable tool for differentiating sperm structure.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed filtration technique enhances the accuracy of SEM for sperm morphology scoring.
    • The presence of varicocele is associated with discernible alterations in sperm structure.
    • SEM warrants further investigation as a reliable method for assessing sperm morphology in andrological diagnostics.