Publications by authors named "M E Bakircioglu"
Technical Aspects and Clinical Limitations of Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing in Male Infertility: A Global Survey, Current Guidelines, and Expert Recommendations.
Ashok Agarwal Ala'a Farkouh Ramadan Saleh Taha Abo-Almagd Abdel-Meguid Hamoda Gianmaria Salvio Mustafa Emre Bakircioglu
World J Mens Health
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates global practices and challenges in using sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) assays, which can affect male reproductive potential, as outlined in the latest WHO manual.
- A survey of 436 reproductive clinicians revealed that the most popular SDF assay is TUNEL, with a significant influence from availability on their choices.
- Clinicians see the value of SDF testing in understanding infertility but face barriers like insufficient professional guidelines and a lack of accepted reference values for interpreting SDF results.
Article Synopsis
- The meta-analysis investigates the effects of varicocele repair on semen parameters in infertile males, combining data from diverse studies without language restrictions.
- A total of 351 studies were analyzed, revealing significant improvements in several semen parameters post-repair, including semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, motility, and morphology, while sperm vitality showed no improvement.
- This research is the largest of its kind and highlights the benefits of varicocele repair for male infertility, contributing valuable insights for clinical practice.
Controversy and Consensus on the Management of Elevated Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Male Infertility: A Global Survey, Current Guidelines, and Expert Recommendations.
Ala'a Farkouh Ashok Agarwal Taha Abo-Almagd Abdel-Meguid Hamoda Parviz Kavoussi Ramadan Saleh Mustafa Emre Bakircioglu
World J Mens Health
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates global practices for managing sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) in infertile men, highlighting its impact on fertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART).
- A survey collecting data from 436 reproductive experts across 55 countries revealed a common recommendation for lifestyle changes and antioxidants, with varying durations for treatment and differing management approaches for specific infertility cases.
- The findings indicate a lack of uniformity in practices, emphasizing the need for standardized guidelines and expert consensus for treating men with elevated SDF.
Controversy and Consensus on Indications for Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing in Male Infertility: A Global Survey, Current Guidelines, and Expert Recommendations.
Ashok Agarwal Ala'a Farkouh Ramadan Saleh Taha Abo-Almagd Abdel-Meguid Hamoda Ahmed M Harraz Mustafa Emre Bakircioglu
World J Mens Health
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study explores global practices for sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing in infertile men, following its inclusion in the WHO laboratory manual.
- A survey conducted among 436 infertility clinicians across 55 countries reveals varied testing practices, with many testing SDF in cases of unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and among smokers.
- The findings highlight the need for clearer professional guidelines on SDF testing, given the diversity in current practices and the potential benefits for certain patient populations.
Purpose: Seminal oxidative stress (OS) is a recognized factor potentially associated with male infertility, but the efficacy of antioxidant (AOX) therapy is controversial and there is no consensus on its utility. Primary outcomes of this study were to investigate the effect of AOX on spontaneous clinical pregnancy, live birth and miscarriage rates in male infertile patients. Secondary outcomes were conventional semen parameters, sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) and seminal OS.
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