Cystic fibrosis mutation screening before assisted reproduction.

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive disease in Caucasians, with a reported incidence of one in 2500. In 97-98% of men with CF, a congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) blocks the transport of spermatozoa from testicular or epididymal structures to the outer genital tract, resulting in azoospermia. Abnormalities in semen parameters have also been identified in males with...

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