During each menstrual cycle, usually, only a single follicle grows to the ovulation stage to discharge an egg for potential fertilization. However, there are several small follicles called antral follicles in the ovary which contain immature eggs. With IVM, these can be collected and matured in the lab. Immature eggs are matured in the laboratory using special and advanced culture conditions to create several embryos.
This test provides the solid examination of sperm DNA integrity that might recognize men who are at risk of infertility. Information about sperm DNA integrity may help in the clinical diagnosis, management and treatment of male infertility and may be of prognostic value in in surveying result of treatment.