Clinical management of male infertility / Giorgio Cavallini, Giovanni Beretta, editors.
This book provides andrologists and other practitioners with reliable, up-to-date information on all aspects of male infertility and is designed to assist in the clinical management of patients. Clear guidance is offered on classification of infertility, sperm analysis interpretation and diagnosis....
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Table of Contents:
- 1: Introduction; References; 2: Prevalence, Definition, and Classification of Infertility; 2.1 Definition; 2.2 Epidemiology; 2.3 Incidence; 2.4 Classification; References; 3: Interpretation of Sperm Analysis; 3.1 Is Sperm Analysis an Indicator of Male Infertility?; 3.2 Macroscopic Parameters; 3.3 Microscopic Parameters; 3.3.1 Sperm Concentration; 3.3.2 Sperm Motility; 3.3.3 Sperm Morphology; 3.3.4 Non-Sperm Cellular Components; 3.4 Sperm Function Tests; 3.4.1 Test of Sperm Capacitation; 3.4.2 Testing for Antibody Coating of Spermatozoa; 3.4.3 Tests of Sperm DNA Damage.
- 3.4.3.1 Direct Tests3.4.3.2 Indirect Tests; 3.5 Conclusions; References; 4: Diagnosis of Infertility; 4.1 Andrologic Evaluation for Male Infertility: The Initial Office Visit; 4.1.1 Medical History; 4.1.1.1 Reproductive History; 4.1.1.2 Occupational History; 4.1.1.3 Lifestyle Risk Factors; 4.1.1.4 Andrologic History; 4.1.1.5 Sexual History; 4.1.2 Physical Examination; 4.1.3 Semen Analysis; 4.1.4 Ultrasonography Evaluation of Testes and Prostate; 4.2 Andrologic Evaluation for Male Infertility: Additional Investigations; 4.2.1 Endocrine Evaluation; 4.2.2 Genetic Testing.
- 4.2.3 Postorgasmic Urinalysis4.2.4 Specialized Sperm Evaluations; 4.2.4.1 Reactive Oxygen Species; 4.2.4.2 Sperm Chromatin Assessments; 4.3 Thinking of the Man, Not Only of the Sperm: Potentials of Infertility Male Workup to Detect Underlying Abnormalities and Risk Factors for Male Health; 4.4 When to Refer, How to Refer: Key Elements of the Referral Letter; Conclusions; References; 5: General Therapeutic Approach to Male Infertility; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Sperm Analysis; 5.3 Female Age; 5.4 Diet; 5.5 Smoking Habits; 5.6 Caffeine; 5.7 Alcohol; 5.8 Stress; 5.9 Exercise; 5.10 Illicit Drugs.
- 5.10.1 Marijuana5.10.2 Cocaine; 5.10.3 Opiates; 5.11 Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Waves (Cell Phones); 5.12 Male Fertility and Longevity; 5.13 Residual Fertility; References; 6: Azoospermia; 6.1 Definition; 6.2 Epidemiology and Classification; 6.3 Aetiology; 6.3.1 Obstructive Azoospermia; 6.3.1.1 Testicular Obstruction; 6.3.1.2 Epididymal Obstruction; 6.3.1.3 Vas Deferens Obstruction; 6.3.1.4 Obstruction of the Ejaculatory Ducts; 6.3.2 Non-obstructive Azoospermia; 6.3.2.1 Idiopathic; 6.3.2.2 Genetic; 6.3.2.3 Cryptorchidism; 6.3.2.4 Testicular Torsion; 6.3.2.5 Orchitis; 6.3.2.6 Varicocele.
- 6.3.2.7 Exposure to Drugs, Toxic Substances and Radiation6.3.2.8 Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism; 6.4 Diagnosis; 6.5 Therapy; 6.5.1 Obstructive Azoospermia; 6.5.2 Non-obstructive Azoospermia; 6.5.2.1 Sperm Retrieval Techniques for ART; References; 7: Varicocele and Infertility; 7.1 Definition and Classification; 7.2 Pathogenesis and Etiology; 7.2.1 Heat; 7.3 Diagnosis; 7.4 Treatment; 7.4.1 Medical Treatment; 7.5 Discussion; References; 8: Chromosomic Causes of Infertility; 8.1 Definition and Epidemiology; 8.2 Etiology; 8.3 Pathology, Diagnosis, Therapy, and Prognosis.