Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Semen Analysis |
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| Sperm |
A sperm is the male gamete (a specialized reproductive cell bearing genetic information). A sperm is made up of a head (containing the nucleus of the cell) and a motile tail. One cause of male factor infertility is lack of motility in the sperm.
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| Sperm Testing |
Sperm testing, also called semen analysis, measures the quantity and the quality of a man's sperm, looking for abnormal sperm, problems with motility, and presence of infection. Sperm testing includes a sperm count, expressed as the number of sperm per milliliter of semen. (See also Male Factor Infertility.)
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| Superovulation |
See Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH)
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