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Postcoital

The postcoital test not only assesses female factors, but also the ability of the sperm to penetrate the cervical mucus. In vitro penetration tests and crossed penetration tests with sperm donated by a fertile male and cervical mucus from a fertile female can also provide useful information. 


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