Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Hypotheses on fertile ejaculate identification
- Male reproductive system background
- Semen analysis interpretation
- ROUTINE SEMEN ANALYSIS
- SPECIALIZED SEMEN ANALYSIS
- The logical sequence of routine and specialized semen analysis
- Semen component point-of-origin
- Conclusion
- Standard semen variable reference values for clinical interpretation and diagnosis (Table 1)
- Specialized semen test reference values for clinical interpretation and diagnosis (Table 2)
- Spermatozoa biochemical analysis and seminal plasma chemical analysis reference values for clinical interpretation and diagnosis (Table 3)
- Glossary
- Suggested additional reading
- Index
Preface
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 August 2016
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Hypotheses on fertile ejaculate identification
- Male reproductive system background
- Semen analysis interpretation
- ROUTINE SEMEN ANALYSIS
- SPECIALIZED SEMEN ANALYSIS
- The logical sequence of routine and specialized semen analysis
- Semen component point-of-origin
- Conclusion
- Standard semen variable reference values for clinical interpretation and diagnosis (Table 1)
- Specialized semen test reference values for clinical interpretation and diagnosis (Table 2)
- Spermatozoa biochemical analysis and seminal plasma chemical analysis reference values for clinical interpretation and diagnosis (Table 3)
- Glossary
- Suggested additional reading
- Index
Summary
Infertility plagues one out of eight couples of reproductive age in the United States. Estimates suggest that a significant percentage of such cases result from defective semen quality in the male. Overall, medical and reproductive history of the male spouse notwithstanding, semen analysis remains a major, if not the most important, element of fertility evaluation and therapy.
Male infertility diagnosis throughout the United States is currently practiced by many reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologists, urologists and a significant number of internists and family practitioners. Although many books and publications attempt to facilitate this process through a description of semen analysis methods, none provides an interpretation of semen analysis results. Such interpretative analysis will enable a professional not only to ascertain potential spermatozoon fertilizing capacity, but, should a problem exist, diagnose the exact etiology.
Interpretative semen analysis can thereby identify and often help correct the causes of male factor infertility. By eliminating or minimizing male factor infertility causes, the couple's infertility may be resolved without exposing spouses to the discomforts of hormone therapy and even surgery. Through proficient male fertility analysis, a majority of male reproductive problems may be properly diagnosed and even resolved before resorting to costly medical or surgical interventions. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection utilized in the in vitro fertilization procedure can be another cause for concern: Conducted without a definitive etiologic diagnosis, such a technique can lead to the transmission of genetic mutations to all male offsprings resulting from the procedure. Consequently an effective and rigorous interpretative approach to semen analysis can greatly facilitate the therapy and reduce the potential risk of the infertile couple and their offspring.
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- Interpretation of Semen Analysis ResultsA Practical Guide, pp. ix - xPublisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2000