• Amongst them 136 couples met the study inclusion criteria such as history of infertility, no male or female infertility factors, negativity of laboratory cultural exams in both male and female partners, at least two seminal parameters suggestive for infections, and thus constituted the study sample. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Factors relating to male infertility include: Antisperm antibodies (ASA) have been considered as infertility cause in around 10-30% of infertile couples. (wikipedia.org)
  • An abnormal postcoital test result is observed in 10% of infertile couples. (medscape.com)
  • An estimated 15% of couples meet this criterion and are considered infertile, with approximately 35% due to female factors alone, 30% due to male factors alone, 20% due to a combination of female and male factors, and 15% unexplained. (medscape.com)
  • Spontaneous pregnancy in couples waiting for artificial insemination donor because of severe male infertility. (medscape.com)
  • When couples are infertile, the man should always be evaluated for sperm disorders. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Author summary Male sterility affects one in seven couples, and around half of these are the result of male factor disorders. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Detection of certain genetic causes of male infertility allows couples to be informed about the potential to transmit genetic abnormalities that may affect the health of offspring. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • The outpatient records of 350 infertile couples, were reviewed. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Healthcare providers may call this male infertility or male-factor infertility. (mcurefertility.com)
  • This figure of about 50% includes situations where male factor infertility is the only factor and those more common situations where there are fertility factors in both partners. (mcurefertility.com)
  • Mumps Malaria Testicular cancer Defects in USP26 in some cases Acrosomal defects affecting egg penetration Idiopathic oligospermia - unexplained sperm deficiencies account for 30% of male infertility. (wikipedia.org)
  • Testicular biopsy is indicated in azoospermic men with a normal-sized testis and normal findings on hormonal studies to evaluate for ductal obstruction, to further evaluate idiopathic infertility, and to retrieve sperm. (medscape.com)
  • have congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens, but the vasa deferentia may also be absent in men with mutations of CTFR that do not cause symptomatic cystic fibrosis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infertility in men can result from deficiencies in sperm formation, concentration, or transportation. (medscape.com)
  • Causes of infertility in men can be explained by deficiencies in sperm formation, concentration, or transportation. (medscape.com)
  • Despite this, many genetic causes of male infertility remain unknown, even though it is recognised that rates of genetic abnormalities are likely to be increased among men requiring ART. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Causes of this man infertility occurs due to many reasons such as congenital malformations, such as free testosterone abnormalities, testicular hypoplasia, Sperm transport obstruction, male tube obstruction etc. (astrokapoor.com)
  • The reduction of testosterone in the male body normally results in an overall decrease in the production of viable sperm for these individuals thereby forcing them to turn to fertility treatments to father children. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conditions of the male that affect fertility are still generally underdiagnosed and undertreated. (medscape.com)
  • If the failure of descent is due to an obstruction then the prognosis in terms of fertility is much higher than if no obstruction is present. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • There are many factors, including genetic factors, that affect the fertility of women and men. (genosalut.com)
  • Adrenal Androgens - Male hormones produced by the adrenal gland that are sometimes elevated in women with PCOS, causing fertility problems. (nordicalagos.org)
  • Andrologist - A doctor that specializes in the area of male health, particularly male fertility and reproductive health. (nordicalagos.org)
  • Tubal obstruction , endometriosis or salpingitis are some of the tubal disorders that most affect a woman's fertility. (invitra.com)
  • Causes of infertility in men can be categorized as obstructive or nonobstructive. (medscape.com)
  • Usually, affected men show no symptoms, although they may have smaller testes. (wikipedia.org)
  • What are the signs and symptoms of oligospermia? (mcurefertility.com)
  • A history or current symptoms of STI was present in 27,9% of females and in 19,9 % of males, while in 11.8% of the sample both partners were symptomatic. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Risk factors for the formation of antisperm antibodies in men include the breakdown of the blood‑testis barrier, trauma and surgery, orchitis, varicocele, infections, prostatitis, testicular cancer, failure of immunosuppression and unprotected receptive anal or oral sex with men. (wikipedia.org)
  • Petersen PM, Skakkebaek NE, Vistisen K, Rørth M, Giwercman A. Semen quality and reproductive hormones before orchiectomy in men with testicular cancer. (medscape.com)
  • After intra-operative vasopuncture and vasography for definite localization of the level of obstruction, transurethral incision and/or resection of ejaculatory ducts (TURED) was performed. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The data provide evidence for the effectiveness of surgical treatment of ejaculatory duct obstruction, especially in the case of central cystic lesions. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • hence, the term is used as a synonym of recurrent Definition and causes of infertility Santiago Brugo-Olmedo1, Claudio Chillik, Susana Kopelman CEGYR, Center for Gynecology and Reproduction Studies, Viamonte 1438, Capital Federal (1055), Argentina Infertility in Men and Women Mary Goodman March 15, 2006 Infertility in Males Although men with Cystic Fibrosis still may have a great sex life, the majority of them are infertile. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Association Between Use of Marijuana and Male Reproductive Hormones and Semen Quality: A Study Among 1,215 Healthy Young Men. (medscape.com)
  • There are a variety of things that could cause you to experience oligospermia or other sperm disorders. (mcurefertility.com)
  • Causes of male infertility - UpToDate Causes of male infertility Endocrine and systemic disorders (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) Congenital disorders Congenital GnRH deficiency (Kallmann syndrome) Iron overload syndromes Multiorgan genetic disorders (Prader-Willi syndrome, Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome, familial cerebellar ataxia) Low sperm count (oligospermia) A malfunctioning immune system. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • The discussion of male infertility focuses on genetic factors impairing spermatogenesis and includes numerical chromosomal anomalies such as Klinefelter syndrome, structural chromosomal anomalies such as Y-chromosome microdeletions, certain single gene mutations, syndromic diseases, and epigenetic mutations. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • This type of semen disorder is found in approximately 3% of infertile men i.e. absent sperms. (astrokapoor.com)
  • A team at Newcastle University has identified a genetic mechanism that causes severe male infertility Since infertility is also of great interest to the general public, the book also includes a detailed description of what infertility is and how one can understand the different types. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Less than 40 million sperm count indicates infertility, with a diagnosed infection of male genital tract being the cause of both reduced sperm count in 12%-35% of case and the most common cause of asthenospermia [4]. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • We previously identified TBC1D21 as a sterility-related RabGAP gene from infertile men. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Even though both sterility and infertility are two-way things, the cause behind it might be related to the man, the woman, or both members of the couple. (invitra.com)
  • Increased risk of cancer among azoospermic men. (medscape.com)
  • Males with this syndrome carry an extra X chromosome (XXY), meaning they have 47 chromosomes compared to the normal 46 in each cell. (wikipedia.org)
  • Males with Klinefelter's syndrome have an extra X chromosome, which causes abnormal development of the testicles. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Congenital anorchia (lack of testes) is a rare condition in which the testes are present and functioning at 8-14 weeks gestation (since the external and internal genitalia are male) and for some unknown reason are lost after this point in development. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • Infertile patients cannot afford to wait for treatment while their eggs get older. (infertile.com)
  • Recently, several recurrent X-chromosome microdeletions (located in subtelomeric region of the long arm) were reported to be associated with male infertility in Spanish and Italian males. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • The Y chromosome contains the genetic material with the codes that determine the male gender, and related masculine characteristics and development. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Background Genetic causes of male infertility are hypothesized to involve multiple types of mutations, from single gene defects to complex chromosome rearrangements. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • This case of infertility occurs during the development of gametes in the male. (wikipedia.org)
  • In everyday language, some examples of words or terms used as synonyms of infertile and sterile include the adjectives barren and unproductive . (invitra.com)
  • The testes normally descend in the 8th month of gestation, with 3-4% of term male infants having cryptorchid testes at birth that will descend within the first year of life. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • One of the most commonly known causes of infertility is Klinefelter syndrome, which affects one in 500-1000 newborn males. (wikipedia.org)
  • A complete exome analysis to analyse the causes of infertility in women and men. (genosalut.com)
  • It is present in 15% of normal men and in about 40% of infertile men. (wikipedia.org)
  • Normal male ductal anatomy. (medscape.com)
  • The initial evaluation of the male patient should be rapid, noninvasive, and cost-effective, as nearly 70% of conditions that cause infertility in men can be diagnosed with history, physical examination, and hormonal and semen analysis alone. (medscape.com)
  • Chromosomal anomalies and genetic mutations account for nearly 10-15% of all male infertility cases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mutations that occur during the reproduction process, when the DNA of both parents is replicated, can lead to infertility in males later in life. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Another rare mechanism of infertility is destruction or inactivation of sperm by sperm antibodies, which are usually produced by the man. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Male Infertility Causes - More than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • We have the Ayurvedic remedies treatments for this male infertility and female infertility, this ayurvedic medicine increases the rate of live sperms in semen from even zero to 80 million and above within 60 days duration. (astrokapoor.com)
  • The combination of surgery, cryostoring of spermatozoa retrieved intra-operatively and the possible storage of ejaculated spermatozoa post-operatively creates the possibility of subsequently using reproductive techniques if pregnancy is not achieved. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • See also Diagnostic evaluation of the infertile male: A committee opinion , from the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. (msdmanuals.com)
  • You may be infertile if you've been trying to get pregnant (or get someone pregnant) for a year and haven't yet done so. (mcurefertility.com)
  • In short, the main difference between being infertile and being sterile lies in the precise moment when the problem that prevents pregnancy appears. (invitra.com)
  • Four cases with central obstruction revealed no ultrasonographic pathology. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The initial step in the evaluation of an infertile male is to obtain a thorough medical and urologic history. (medscape.com)
  • Thus, an appropriate male evaluation may allow the couple to better understand the basis of their infertility and to obtain genetic counseling when appropriate. (ubbcluj.ro)
  • Panel Discussion Problems of MALE INFERTILITY & Management of Oligo Astheno T. (slideshare.net)
  • In female, the medicine smoothens the period-cycle and obstruction related problems also get solved. (astrokapoor.com)
  • Mulcahy N. Male infertility increases overall cancer risk. (medscape.com)
  • the ratio of DNA-confirmed versus DNA-rejected paternity tests around that age is in agreement with the notion of general male infertility above age 65-66. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infertility as a proxy of general male health: results of a cross-sectional survey. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence in adults is less than 1% in the general population but up to 6% in the infertile population. (thenewjerseymaleinfertilitycenter.com)
  • A subfertile couple are not infertile, but will find conception more difficult. (invitra.com)
  • Couple infertility may be due to female factors, male factors or both. (peertechzpublications.com)