Advances in Andrology: New Developments and Innovations provides a concise yet authoritative overview of the rapidly evolving field of andrology, presenting a unified resource for clinicians, scientists, and researchers focused on male reproductive, sexual, and urinary health. The book brings together 28 chapters written by internationally recognized experts who blend clinical experience with scientific rigor to address both foundational knowledge and cutting‑edge developments. Th...

Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is characterized by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate due to a failure of the testes to produce sperm and is the cause of infertility in about 1% of adult men. This condition can result from various factors, including genetic abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, and environmental factors. Although NOA can make it difficult for men to conceive a child, there are treatment options available. These include hormonal therapy, surgical procedures, and assiste...

Step into this authoritative clinical guide designed to transform how you interpret semen tests and approach male fertility assessment. Specifically crafted for urologists, andrologists, reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, fertility nurses, laboratory professionals, and researchers, this indispensable resource uniquely bridges laboratory findings with clinical decision-making. Drawing on the sixth edition of the WHO Laboratory Manual, the book offers a comprehensive exp...

Male sexual dysfunction (MSD) encompasses a variety of conditions that impair sexual function in men. It may occur at any stage of the sexual response cycle—desire, arousal, or orgasm—and involves multifactorial etiologies. This comprehensive volume provides an integrated understanding of MSD, covering its causes, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based treatment options. It also highlights the psychological and emotional implications for affected men and their partners.While sev...

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Infertility is an important public health problem affecting around 15% of couples worldwide. A male factor contributes to about 50% of all cases of infertility. Male infertility could be related to a variety of congenital or acquired causes that lead to abnormal reproductive potential and poor sperm quality and function. To this date, semen analysis remains the cornerstone of male infertility evaluation. Clinicians widely reference the World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Manual for ...

Cryopreservation of oocytes, sperm, and ovarian and testicular tissues, as well as embryos, is one of the most critical procedures to preserve the reproductive capacity of individuals. It is an indispensable part of assisted reproductive technologies, as nearly all IVF clinics around the world have embraced the freeze-all embryo strategy with no fresh embryo transfers. Advanced platforms, such as automation and artificial intelligence, are making their way into all aspects of assisted repr...

Infertility is an important health problem affecting around 15% of couples worldwide, with profound psycho-social consequences and impairment of patients’ quality of life. It has been shown that the male factor is solely and partially implicated in 20-50% of the cases of infertility. Male infertility is a complex issue that can be related to a variety of congenital or acquired factors that lead to a decline in the quantity and/or the quality of semen. Over the recent years, there have been...

The first book to take an integrative approach to the treatment of male infertility issues, this easily digestible guide uses graphics and visual aids to help explain key concepts in diagnosis, anatomy and treatment from a Western and Chinese medicine perspective.Dr Olivia Pojer, a Western medical doctor and Chinese medicine practitioner, uses a dual approach to the largely unexplored treatment of male infertility. The book covers common causes of the topic, the microbiome of the te...

Selecting good-quality sperm for use in in-vitro fertilization is a key step in assisted reproduction. For many years purely morphological attributes have been used to assess suitability, but increasingly biochemical and molecular biological techniques are now identifying sperm with the best chances of producing viable and healthy embryos. Focusing on modern sperm function testing, this manual provides technical details of commonly used tests and gives an overview of the laboratory techniq...

Obtaining good quality sperm for in-vitro fertilization, ICSI, or for cryopreservation can be a major problem if a man suffers from medical conditions that preclude normal collection. Major advances in sperm retrieval and preparation techniques have been witnessed in recent years, allowing a better understanding of the contribution of the sperm to a couple's fertility. This Manual is a complete guide to sperm retrieval methods performed for men with azoospermia. Covering all the basic and ...