Article
Cystic fibrosis gene mutations do not affect sperm function during in vitro fertilization with micromanipulation for men with bilateral congenital absence of vas deferens.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Aug 1995
Schlegel P N, Cohen J, Goldstein M, Alikani M, Adler A, Gilbert B R, Palermo G D, Rosenwaks Z
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of cystic fibrosis transmembrane-conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutations on sperm function and fertility in men with bilateral congenital absence of the vas deferens. DESIGN: Prospective. SETTING: Division of urologic microsurgery and associated hospital-based...
Topics
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
- Female
- Fertilization in Vitro
- Humans
- Male
- Membrane Proteins
- Micromanipulation
- Mutation
- Prospective Studies
- Spermatozoa
- Vas Deferens