Glutathione adversely impacts postthaw DNA integrity in astheno zoo spermic semen samples

Abstract

Sperm cryopreservation is a popular method for preserving male reproductive potential. Oxidative stress-induced cryoinjuries reduce sperm function. Glutathione has several antioxidant properties; adding glutathione after thawing could enhance the ability to maintain post-thaw sperm functionality. The aim of this study was to investigate if the addition of glutathione Department of Applied Embryology, High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, AL-Nahrain University, Iraq. prevents cryodamage in asthenozoospermic spermatozoa