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Effect of surgical versus ejaculated sperm retrieval for intracytoplasmic sperm injection on intellectual and physical development of offspring aged 3-6 years: a retrospective cohort study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of surgical versus ejaculated sperm retrieval for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) on intellectual and physical development in offspring aged 3-6 years. METHODS: =3295). RESULTS: >0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In ICSI cycles, surgically retrieved sperm was not associated with significant differences in intellectual or physical development among offspring aged 3-6 years compared with ejaculated sperm.

Source: Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)

DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2026-0760

Authors: Huanmiao YAN, Minyue TANG, Min WEI, Yimin ZHU

Institutions: Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University

Language: Chinese

Topic: Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7222143018

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