Meiotic studies in human semen. Report of 180 cases

Hum Genet. 1980;53(3):335-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00287052.

Abstract

Meiotic studies can be carried out in the spermatogenic cells present in ejaculate. Using this technique, we identified one man with a reciprocal translocation and six oligochiasmatic males among 180 patients studied. The technique is easy and reliable; good-quality figures can be obtained, and meiotic studies can be carried out as often as needed.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / diagnosis*
  • Infertility, Male / genetics
  • Male
  • Meiosis*
  • Mutation
  • Semen / cytology*
  • Spermatocytes / ultrastructure
  • Testis / pathology