Effect of follicle-stimulating hormone on sperm quality and pregnancy rate.

B. Baccetti, Paola Piomboni, Emanuele Bruni, Serena Capitani, Laura Gambera, Elena Moretti, K. Sterzik, Erwin Strehler

PubMed · 2004 · 59 citations · 0 references

Abstract

RESULTS highlight a positive role of FSH therapy in infertile males before ICSI, which was correlated with an increased pregnancy rate in treated couples. We believe that improved sperm ultrastructure after FSH therapy could positively influence the quality and early stage of embryo development, thereby increasing the probability of embryo implantation.