Influence of Borderline and Pathological Sperm Morphology on Pregnancy Outcomes following Intrauterine Insemination in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Study.

Key Points

• The research aims to explore how sperm morphology impacts pregnancy outcomes after intrauterine insemination.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis of pregnant women undergoing intrauterine insemination.
• Evaluated the relationship between sperm morphology and first-trimester abortion rates.
• Considered pathological and borderline sperm morphology in fertility assessments.
• Pathological sperm morphology is linked to a higher risk of first-trimester abortion.
• Sperm morphology is highlighted as a predictor of IUI outcomes in clinical pregnancies.
• Recommendations for alternative treatment strategies were suggested for couples with pathological sperm morphology.