Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): Process and Use
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection places one sperm directly into an egg during IVF and may help when sperm count, movement, or fertilizing ability is severely reduced.
Azoospermia: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Fertility
Azoospermia means no sperm are detected in ejaculated semen because of blockage or impaired sperm production, although treatment may sometimes help.
Oligospermia: Causes, Testing, Treatment, and Fertility
Oligospermia, or oligozoospermia, means semen contains a lower-than-expected sperm concentration, which may reduce fertility but does not rule out pregnancy.
Asthenozoospermia: Causes, Testing, and Fertility
Asthenozoospermia means that sperm have reduced movement, which may make fertilization more difficult but does not always prevent natural pregnancy.
Teratozoospermia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Fertility
Teratozoospermia means that a lower-than-expected proportion of sperm have typical shapes, which may affect fertilization but does not always prevent pregnancy.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Types, Process, and Consent
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) includes fertility procedures that handle eggs or embryos to help people attempt pregnancy.