Search for dissertations about: "Sperm quality"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words Sperm quality.
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11. Cancer and male reproductive function- the effect on sperm DNA integrity and on birth outcomes in the offspring
Abstract : Male cancer survivors (MCS) are at risk of suffering from impaired fertility. Male fertility is dependant on sperm DNA quality. The Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay (SCSA) reflects the proportion of sperm with poor DNA, the DNA fragmentation index, DFI. READ MORE
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12. The impact of genetic, environmental and life-style factors on male reproductive function
Abstract : Recent studies have indicated a decline in sperm number in the western world during the past 50 years, sperm concentration changing from 113 to 66 millions per mL. Furthermore, significant geographical differences in male reproductive function have been observed. READ MORE
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13. Pre- and post-copulatory sexual selection in the fowl, Gallus gallus
Abstract : The evolutionary goal of individuals is reproduction and sexual selection favours traits improving reproductive success. When males invest less than females in offspring, males have potentially a higher reproductive rate than females. READ MORE
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14. Safety and quality aspects of IVF - neonatal and maternal outcomes following advanced techniques
Abstract : Background: Singletons born following assisted reproductive technology (ART) have adverse neonatal outcome compared to singletons born following spontaneous conception (SC). Moreover, the women undergoing ART are at an increased risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and placental complications. READ MORE
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15. Ovarian Reserve and Assisted Reproduction
Abstract : Treatment success in IVF-ICSI is mainly limited by female age, but differences in ovarian reserve (OR; the remaining pool of oocytes and their quality) between individuals modify treatment prerequisites among women of similar age. OR may be assessed by OR tests (ORTs). READ MORE