Screening of Y-chromosome microdeletion in Iranian infertile men.
In fact, ethnicity can be a determinant of the type and frequency of Y-chromosome microdeletions among infertile men of different populations (25).
Based on the obtained data, at least 12% of infertile men who volunteer for in vitro fertilization (IVF) need to undergo specific screening for Y-chromosome microdeletions. Therefore, health policy makers and insurance companies should cover the expenses of not only routine infertility care and IVF procedures, but also such additional screening programs.