title: Abnormal sperm count and motility on semen analysis are not sufficiently predictive of abnormal Kruger morphology.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Sara S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Morelli
authors.forename: Aimee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Seungdamrong
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: McCulloh
authors.forename: Peter G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: McGovern
mesh_terms: 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