In Vitro Fertilization
In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves combining an egg and sperm within a laboratory setting to create an embryo. After a brief incubation period, the embryo is placed into the uterus, where it may implant and initiate a pregnancy. As a solution for infertility, IVF serves as a successful alternative for numerous individuals who struggle to conceive naturally.
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Dark colored sperm associated with damaged chromatin and DNA fragmentation. The normal cut-off >68% is similar to other DNA fragmentation assays (J Reprod Med. 2015;60:6).
Spot the single DNA damaged sperm? The dark-colored sperm is due to increased dye binding at broken DNA or exposed chromatin structure.
Can you see 2 DNA damaged sperm?
Another example of a single chromatin damaged sperm.
For a change, can you spot the single undamaged sperm?
For tapered sperm, DNA chromatin damaged sperm are completely dark (*). Hint: Focus on the color at the center of each sperm.
