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An update on the clinical assessment of the infertile male
Esteves, Sandro C; Miyaoka, Ricardo; Agarwal, Ashok.
  • Esteves, Sandro C; Andrology & Human Reproduction Clinic. Campinas. BR
  • Miyaoka, Ricardo; Andrology & Human Reproduction Clinic. Campinas. BR
  • Agarwal, Ashok; Cleveland Clinic. Ohio. US
Clinics ; 66(4): 691-700, 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-588923
ABSTRACT
Male infertility is directly or indirectly responsible for 60 percent of cases involving reproductive-age couples with fertility-related issues. Nevertheless, the evaluation of male infertility is often underestimated or postponed. A coordinated evaluation of the infertile male using standardized procedures improves both diagnostic precision and the results of subsequent management in terms of effectiveness, risk and costs. Recent advances in assisted reproductive techniques (ART) have made it possible to identify and overcome previously untreatable causes of male infertility. To properly utilize the available techniques and improve clinical results, it is of the utmost importance that patients are adequately diagnosed and evaluated. Ideally, this initial assessment should also be affordable and accessible. We describe the main aspects of male infertility evaluation in a practical manner to provide information on the judicious use of available diagnostic tools and to better determine the etiology of the most adequate treatment for the existing condition.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Infertility, Male Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Andrology & Human Reproduction Clinic/BR / Cleveland Clinic/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Infertility, Male Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Andrology & Human Reproduction Clinic/BR / Cleveland Clinic/US