The misconception that infertility is typically associated with the female is commonly faced in
the management of infertile men. It is uncommon for a patient to present for an infertility …

Humans are exposed occupationally and environmentally to metal aerosols including lead
(Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+). These toxicants accumulate in male reproductive organs …

Several diseases have been clinically or genetically related to cystic fibrosis (CF), but a
consensus definition is lacking. Here, we present a proposal for consensus guidelines on …

BACKGROUND: Male infertility due to severe oligozoospermia and azoospermia has been
associated with a number of genetic risk factors. METHODS: In this study 150 men from …

The evident ability of the intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure to achieve high
fertilization and pregnancy rates regardless of semen characteristics has induced its …

Congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD) is a frequent cause for obstructive
azoospermia and accounts for 1%–2% of male infertility. A high incidence of mutations of the …

Over 1900 mutations have been reported in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance
regulator (CFTR), the gene defective in patients with cystic fibrosis. These mutations have …

Abstract Infertility affects 10%–15% of couples worldwide. Of all infertility cases, 20%–70%
are due to male factors. In the past, men with severe male factor (SMF) were considered …

A committee was established at the request of the CUA to determine guidelines for the
investigation and management of azoospermia. Members of the committee, all of whom …

ContextInfertile men with obstructive azoospermia may have mutations in the cystic fibrosis
transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, many of which are rare in classic …