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Chapter 7 - The Assessment and Role of Anti-sperm Antibodies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2020

By
Gary N. Clarke
Edited by
R. John Aitken ,
David Mortimer  and
Gabor Kovacs
R. John Aitken
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle, New South Wales
David Mortimer
Affiliation:
Oozoa Biomedical Inc, Vancouver
Gabor Kovacs
Affiliation:
Epworth Healthcare Melbourne
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Summary

The primary aim of this chapter is to provide practical, evidence-based information pertinent to the specific detection of anti-sperm antibodies (ASA) in males and females and the assessment of ASA results and their place in fertility evaluation and management.

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Male and Sperm Factors that Maximize IVF Success , pp. 83 - 94
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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