This article summarizes the current literature regarding azoospermia caused by spermatogenic failure. The causes and genetic contributions to spermatogenic failure are reviewed. Medical therapies including use of hormonal manipulation, whether…
This article provides an overview of infectious and inflammatory conditions associated with male infertility. These conditions may affect several components of the male reproductive tract and therefore have the ability…
Obstructive azoospermia accounts for 40% of azoospermia and results from obstruction of the excurrent ducts (due to many causes) at any location between the rete testis and the ejaculatory ducts….
A large number of environmental and lifestyle factors may negatively affect spermatogenesis and male fertility. This article enumerates the current state of knowledge regarding those that have been identified, and…
Evaluation for endocrine function is a pivotal part of the male infertility workup. Endocrine dysfunction may result from endogenous and exogenous sources. This article describes the traditional roles that the…
This article summarizes the current office-based evaluation of male infertility and offers speculation, based on current research, on the future evolution of this encounter. A comprehensive history, physical examination, and…
Genetics play an important role in the evaluation of the infertile male. The current limitations of classifying the genetic contribution to male infertility and the importance of phenotyping men are…
Craig S. Niederberger, MD, FACS, Editor The fastest evolving field in urology is certainly male reproductive medicine and surgery. Getting sperm and egg together is beyond what science fiction could…
Samir S. Taneja, MD, Consulting Editor The science and practice of male infertility has made great leaps and bounds in the period of my career in Urology. Whereas urologists devoted…
Key points • Managing low-grade prostate cancers is a significant challenge, brought on by widespread adoption of prostate-specific antigen screening. • Physicians who diagnose this disease and discuss treatment options…
