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Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess and compare the efficiency of the ZSC-II versus the Sperm Select techniques in preparing human sperm from normozoospermic patients for use in intrauterine insemination and other assisted reproductive technologies. Twenty-five patients were included in the study. Semen was collected at intercourse and processed via 2 sperm preparation methods. Recovery of motile sperm and other sperm qualitative measurements were evaluated before and after ZSC-II and Sperm Select sperm preparation. Sperm qualitative measurements were not significantly different after the ZSC-II and Sperm Select procedures (p >. 05). Differences (p <. 05) were noted between the 2 procedures in the number of sperm recovered. A higher survival rate (longevity test, 72 h) was observed after ZSC-II sperm preparation and recovery. The ZSC-II procedure yielded higher total motile sperm than the Sperm Select. The superiority in longevity may suggest possible advantages in obtaining higher fertilization and pregnancy rates.