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. The full range of types and causes of male infertility are then discussed in depth. Particular attention is devoted to poorly understood conditions such as unexplained couple infertility and idiopathic male infertility, but the roles of diverse disorders, health and lifestyle factors and environmental pollution are also fully explored. Research considered stimulating for the reader is highlighted, reflecting the fascinating and controversial nature of the field. International treatment guidelines are presented and the role of diet and dietary supplements is discussed in view of their increasing importance. Clinicians will find that the book’s straightforward approach ensures that it can be easily and rapidly consulted.
Semen analysis can be a confusing, intimidating procedure. Patient Guide to Semen Analysis is a guidebook expressly written for male fertility patients undergoing testing. Presented in an easy to read "Question & Answer" format, the text covers everything from the procedure itself, to the biological foundation of fertility and the male reproductive system. Several jokes and cartoons lighten the text, and make an otherwise technical subject easy to grasp. The author, Dr. Jeyendran, is a leading expert in the field with numerous publications. Having worked directly with patients for over twenty-five years, he feels that sharing his medical knowledge makes the entire fertility management process easier. By knowing exactly what's involved during each step of the process, the male fertility patient and their partner will feel more at ease and capable of making the best decisions.
An award-winning scientist, in this urgent, thought-provoking and meticulously researched book, shows how chemicals in the modern environment are changing--and endangering--human sexuality and fertility on the grandest scale.
This entirely new curriculum uses the Fertility Solutions Sperm Confirm® Sperm Morphology Algorithm, a rational, repeatable and defined method for sperm classification. The sequential, exercise-based module builds classification skills tested extensively by Fertility Solutions. Our self-paced, comprehensive program is ideal for laboratory professionals completely new to sperm morphology or labs committed to updating existing, outmoded procedures and improving consistency between technologists and over time.
Sperm DNA damage is common and has been associated with reduced rates of conception, impaired embryonic development and increased risk of miscarriage. Although the exact causes of sperm DNA damage are unknown, it is clear that infertile men possess substantially higher levels of sperm DNA damage than do fertile men. Written by leading, internationally renowned clinicians and basic scientists with expertise in sperm DNA, Sperm Chromatin: Biological and Clinical Applications in Male Infertility and Assisted Reproduction provides readers with a thoughtful and comprehensive review of the biological and clinical significance of sperm DNA damage. The work covers the fundamental principles of sperm chromatin architecture and function, the proposed modes of DNA damage and repair, the tests of sperm DNA damage, the clinical aspects of DNA damage and the impact of DNA damage on reproductive outcome. Unlike any other title on the topic, Sperm Chromatin: Biological and Clinical Applications in Male Infertility and Assisted Reproduction is an invaluable addition to the literature and will serve as an indispensable resource for basic scientists with an interest in sperm biology and for urologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and embryologists working in the field of infertility.