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The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the <jats:italic><jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic><\/jats:italic> experimental models that are used to understand the functionality of sperm after receiving supplementation with E2 and P4 in samples obtained from animal species using sperm oviductal epithelial cells (OECs) co-cultures and cultures of sperm in culture media only without OECs.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methodology<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A systematic literature search was conducted using Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed to examine <jats:italic><jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic><\/jats:italic> experimental models involving E2 and P4, aiming to understand sperm functionality in animals with or without OECs in culture media. 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Variations in motility and the binding ability of sperm to the isthmus and ampulla were reported in some studies.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The <jats:italic><jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic><\/jats:italic> studies revealed that E2 and P4 alter sperm behavior dependent on dose, and improve sperm fertilizing ability in IVF programs across species. 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