[Immobilization of spermatozoa by peritoneal fluid in sterile women. Preliminary results].

F Dorez; Patrick Wahl; P Wahl; Fanny Bajolle; F Bajolle; C Quéreux

[Immobilization of spermatozoa by peritoneal fluid in sterile women. Preliminary results].

F Dorez, Patrick Wahl, P Wahl, Fanny Bajolle, F Bajolle, C Quéreux

Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction · 1985 · vol. 14(3) , pp. 295–9 · PMID:3861696 · W2402815866

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Abstract

Peritoneal fluid from sterile women where the state of the pelvis is changed by endometriosis, inflammation, infection, and in certain cases where it appears normal laparoscopically, can immobilise spermatozoa in minutes or hours. This toxicity against male gametes could be an explanation of the mechanism for such sterility. The tubes and the ovaries are bathed in this liquid in the periovulatory phase when they are largest in size. If these first observations are confirmed fully many theoretical, practical and therapeutic implications must follow.

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endometriosis

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Body Fluids Infertility Sperm Motility Amenorrhea Amenorrhea Body Fluids Dinoprost Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Immobilization Infertility Male Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Peritoneal Cavity Prostaglandins E Prostaglandins E Prostaglandins F

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Review of Peritoneal Factors that Affect Fertility in Patients With Mild Endometriosis 1996

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Review of Peritoneal Factors that Affect Fertility in Patients With Mild Endometriosis 1996

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