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Human Reproduction, Vol 13, 1570-1577, Copyright © 1998 by Oxford University Press

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Simple and reliable identification of the human round spermatid by inverted phase-contrast microscopy

G Verheyen, E Crabbe, H Joris and A Van Steirteghem
Centre for Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital, Dutch-speaking Brussels Free University, Belgium.

Based on the results of animal studies, round spermatid injection (ROSI) has been introduced into the clinical practice of several in- vitro fertilization (IVF) centres. The efficiency of this procedure in terms of fertilization rates and pregnancy rates, however, remains very poor. An essential aspect which does not receive enough attention is the correct identification of this type of round cell within a heterogeneous population of testicular cells. A Nikon inverted microscope equipped with phase-contrast optics (DLL) provided a clear image which allowed reliable recognition of round spermatids in cell suspensions smeared at the glass bottom of the dish. Fluorescent in- situ hybridization confirmed the haploid status of the selected cells. However, exploration of several biopsies from patients with non- obstructive azoospermia showing no spermatozoa after extensive search did not reveal any round spermatids. This observation questions whether enough effort is spent on searching for mature spermatozoa or late spermatids. Experimental investigations should precede the introduction of ROSI into the clinical practice of any IVF centre.
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