Clinical Management of Male Infertility (eBook)

Giorgio Cavallini, Giovanni Beretta (Herausgeber)

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2014 | 2015
VI, 187 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-08503-6 (ISBN)

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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.

Inhalt

Prevalence Definition and Classification of Infertility.- Sperm analysis interpretation.- Diagnosis of Infertility.- General therapeutic approach to male infertility.- Azoospermia.- Varicocele and Infertility.- Chromosomic causes of infertility.- Male idiopathic (oligo)±(astheno)±(terato)-spermia.- Obesity and male infertility.- Unexplained couple infertility (male role).- Inflammatory Infertility.- Testicular Pathology.- Endocrine infertility.- Iatrogenic infertility.- Dietary Complements and phytotherapy.- Environmental pollution and infertility.- The role of the andrologist in assisted reproduction.- Sexual problems and infertility.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.10.2014
• Zusatzinfo: VI, 187 p. 17 illus., 10 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Urologie
• Schlagworte: Andrology • Couple infertility • Male reproductive health • Male reproductive pathology • male sterility • Male subfertility
• ISBN-10: 3-319-08503-4 / 3319085034
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-08503-6 / 9783319085036