HPV in sperm is efficiently removed by washing: A suitable approach for assisted reproduction

Conclusions: Although sperm washing approaches failed so far, the procedure used herein was never tested for HPV. Indeed, such sperm washing technique can efficiently remove HPV from sperm. However, the present study was conducted on a small population and a larger follow-up study is recommended. HPV screening should be performed in sperm samples and, upon HPV-positivity, sperm-washing should be considered before assisted reproduction techniques.
Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research