Main description:

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.

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.