Abnormal sperm count and motility on semen analysis are not sufficiently predictive of abnormal Kruger morphology.
Abnormal morphology by Kruger's strict criteria cannot be predicted reliably by the presence of other abnormal parameters on semen analysis. Assessment of Kruger morphology therefore remains a necessary component of a complete semen analysis in the workup of the infertile couple.
Morelli
Sara S
SS
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. morellsa@umdnj.edu
Seungdamrong
Aimee
A
McCulloh
David H
DH
McGovern
Peter G
PG
D048430:Cell Shape; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D055101:Semen Analysis / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013076:Sperm Count; D013081:Sperm Motility / Q000502:physiology; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000502:physiology