Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexual Function in Relation to Male Fertility
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 149-156, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-147384
ABSTRACT
Infertility affects about 8% to 12% of couples, with male infertility being responsible for about 30% of cases. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are known to cause complications of pregnancy and are associated with tubal infertility in females, but the association with male fertility is still controversial. The prevalence of curable STIs has risen to an estimated 448 million a year with the number of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at 34 million. This review looks at the evidence available to date, regarding the effect of STIs and male accessory gland infections on markers of male fertility and the evidence that STIs negatively affect sexual functioning, thus adversely affecting the ability to conceive. The review will also cover new developments in the use of medications and fertility treatments as an aid to conception in couples serodiscordant for HIV.
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Main subject:
Family Characteristics
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Prevalence
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HIV
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Fertility
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Fertilization
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Infertility
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Infertility, Male
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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