The importance of semen analysis in the context of azoospermia
Clinics
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68(supl.1): 35-38, 2013. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Azoospermia is a descriptive term referring to ejaculates that lack spermatozoa without implying a specific underlying cause. The traditional definition of azoospermia is ambiguous, which has ramifications on the diagnostic criteria. This issue is further compounded by the apparent overlap between the definitions of oligospermia and azoospermia. The reliable diagnosis of the absence of spermatozoa in a semen sample is an important criterion not only for diagnosing male infertility but also for ascertaining the success of a vasectomy and for determining the efficacy of hormonal contraception. There appears to be different levels of rigor in diagnosing azoospermia in different clinical situations, which highlights the conflict between scientific research and clinical practice in defining azoospermia.
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Assunto principal:
Oligospermia
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Azoospermia
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Análise do Sêmen
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Clinics
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido
Instituição/País de afiliação:
The University of Liverpool/GB
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