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Chapter 28 - Microfluidics for Sperm Sample Preparation and Sperm Identification

from Section 4 - Laboratory Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2023

By
Raheel Samuel ,
Haidong Feng ,
Hayden Brady  and
Utpal Saha
Edited by
Douglas T. Carrell ,
Alexander W. Pastuszak  and
James M. Hotaling
Douglas T. Carrell
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak
Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Summary

This chapter briefly introduces microfluidics as an enabling technology for medicine, focusing on microfluidic-enabled treatments for male infertility. The first section provides a brief overview of microfluidics-based applications in biomedical research and assisted reproductive technology (ART). In the following sections, we review notable demonstrations of microfluidic technology applied to sperm sample preparation and sperm identification. Finally, we conclude the chapter by providing our perspective on the application of microfluidics technology for male infertility treatment, and the challenges/opportunities for further growth of microfluidics-enabled ART for male infertility.

Keywords

sperm selectionmale infertilityARTIVFICSImicrofluidics
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Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
 , pp. 218 - 223
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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