Normozoospermia. Is it always the norm?
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2024-8-53-56
Abstract
The combination of male and female infertility leads to infertility in 2/3 of cases. To date, it is considered that male infertility is clinically manifested as pathological changes in the spermogram. This article presents a clinical observation of a 40-year-old man who has not had children for 3 years, but in this case, the sperm data show normozoospermia. The results of physical examination and ultrasound of the scrotum did not reveal any pathological changes. A detailed examination of the patient revealed a DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa of more than 20%, which was difficult to correct with medication. The conclusion of the laboratory study of the ejaculate – «normozoospermia» is not always an indicator of the reproductive health of a particular patient. Infertile men with normozoospermia need an extended diagnosis, with the determination of DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa.
About the Authors
D. V. Moskvichev
«Mother-and-child» Clinic
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moskvichev Dmitry V., PhD Med, head of Urological Dep,
Moscow.
R. S. Frantsev
Stavropol State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Frantsev Roman S., PhD Med, Associate Professor at Dept of Urology, urologist,
Stavropol.
Author ID: 844410.
A. G. Strachuk
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Strachuk Alexander G., PhD Med, Associate Professor at Dept of General Medical Practice,
Moscow.
E. A. Korovyakova
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Korovyakova Elina A., PhD Med, Associate Professor at Dept of General and Clinical Pharmacology of the Medical Insitute,
Moscow.
Author ID: 351781.
Scopus Author ID: 57201327585.
A. V. Kuchuk
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kuchuk Andrey V., PhD Med, Senior Lecturer at Dept of Human Anatomy of the Medical Institute,
Moscow.
E. A. Presnova
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Presnova Elizaveta A., 2nd year Student of the Faculty of Medicine of the Medical Institute,
Moscow.
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Moskvichev D.V., Frantsev R.S., Strachuk A.G., Korovyakova E.A., Kuchuk A.V., Presnova E.A. Normozoospermia. Is it always the norm? Medical alphabet. 2024;(8):53-56. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2024-8-53-56
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