Male Infertility: A Clinical Approach

by Karthik Gunasekaran (Editor), N Pandiyan (Editor)

Overview

The book aims to bring into focus the current understanding of male reproduction and the pathological basis of failure to reproduce in men. Infertility in men is a common disorder. However, attempts at scientific study of male infertility are of very recent origin. Many questions about the physiology and pathophysiology of male reproduction are still not clear. The chapters are written by authorities in the field with great clinical experience. The primary focus would be on clinical perspective; however emphasis would also be placed on basic research and molecular biology.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788132236047
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/09/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Karthik Gunasekaran Director, Guna Fertility Centre, No.1, Crescent Park Street, T.Nagar, Chennai, India

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Anatomy.- Physiology and endocrinology.- Development.- Clinical approach to male infertility.- Semen analysis.- Abnormal semen analysis.- Sperm preparation techniques.- Sperm freezing.- Medical management of male infertility.- Surgical management of male infertility.- Counseling for male infertility.- Ethics of treating infertility in men.- Sexual dysfunction and male infertility.- Genetics of male infertility.- Sperm retrieval techniques.- Male infertility and ART.- Imaging in male infertility.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Irvin H Hirsch, MD (Thomas Jefferson University)
Description: This is a comprehensive survey of the current aspects of the routine management of male infertility.
Purpose: The authors present state-of-the-art practice in the evaluation and treatment of ED, paying special attention to assisted reproductive techniques. These worthy goals are the mainstay of treating men with advanced reproductive dysfunction. The authors achieve their goal with contributions from leaders in these areas.
Audience: The audience includes any clinicians who may encounter male infertility in their practice, such as those in urology, reproductive endocrinology, embryology, and gynecology. Medical and radiation oncologists may find relevant the chapters on ionizing radiation and fertility preservation.
Features: The authors focus not only on the traditional subjects of spermatogenesis, varicocele, and management of azoospermia, but also cover interesting topics such as fertility and the aging male. This chapter summarizes data on fertility outcomes and genetic diseases in offspring from assisted reproductive techniques. Little attention is paid to the medical management of male infertility.
Assessment: This is an authoritative presentation of topics in male reproductive medicine that will enhance the expertise of clinicians dedicated to this specialty and in allied areas.

Doody's Review Service

This is a comprehensive survey of the current aspects of the routine management of male infertility. … The audience includes any clinicians who may encounter male infertility in their practice, such as those in urology, reproductive endocrinology, embryology, and gynecology. Medical and radiation oncologists may find relevant the chapters on ionizing radiation and fertility preservation. … an authoritative presentation of topics in male reproductive medicine that will enhance the expertise of clinicians dedicated to this specialty and in allied areas.” (Irvin H. Hirsch, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2017)

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