An update on the clinical assessment of the infertile male
Clinics
;
66(4): 691-700, 2011. ilus, tab
Artículo
en Inglés
| 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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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Infertilidad Masculina
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio pronóstico
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Revisiones Sistemáticas Evaluadas
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Clinics
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
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Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
Andrology & Human Reproduction Clinic/BR
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Cleveland Clinic/US
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