The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
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:: Article: Role of Sperm Function Tests in Unexplained Infertility
:: Author(s): Suvarna S Khadilkar, Parathe, S M Tayde
:: Keyword : Role of Sperm Function Tests in Unexplained Infertility

:: Summary:- : Unexplained infertility is a challenging problem for treating doctor. The apparent normal semen analysis does not rule out the functional abnormalities of sperms. The role of sperm function by H.O.S. test [Hypoosmotic swelling test] in unexplained infertility has been studied and analyzed here. 35 patients of unexplained infertility were screened for sperm function test by H.O.S. We observed that 20% of patients had abrtormal H.O.S. test and the results correlated well with morphological abnormalities. Abnormal HOS indicates poor membrane integrity. Thus it may adversely affect the results of various ARTS.

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