Impact of male partner characteristics and semen parameters on in  vitro fertilization and obstetric outcomes in a frozen oocyte donor model

To examine the degree to which paternal variables of age, body mass index (BMI), and sperm parameters affect vitrified donor oocyte IVF outcomes. Previous studies examining the impact of male partner characteristics on in-vitro fertilization (IVF) have found conflicting results. Concerns are rising over the potential effects of paternal factors, such as age and obesity, on pregnancy and child health. Frozen donor oocyte IVF offers an ideal model to study these effects.

Source: Fertility and Sterility - October 1, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Sarah M. Capelouto, Zsolt Peter Nagy, Daniel B. Shapiro, Sydney R. Archer, Deandrea P. Ellis, Alicia K. Smith, Jessica B. Spencer, Heather S. Hipp Tags: Original article Source Type: research