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[Genetic male infertility].

A Van Steirteghem1, I Liebaers, M Camus

  • 1Centre de médecine de la reproduction, Hôpital universitaire, Bruxelles, Belgique.

La Revue Du Praticien
|September 17, 1999
PubMed
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Genetic factors contribute to male infertility and can be passed to offspring via assisted reproductive technologies like intracytoplasmic sperm injection. This review covers chromosomal anomalies, Y chromosome microdeletions, and cystic fibrosis links.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Urology

Context:

  • Male infertility has multiple identified causes, with a significant portion being genetic.
  • Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), particularly intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), raise concerns about transmitting genetic factors to offspring.
  • Understanding these genetic underpinnings is crucial for genetic counseling and reproductive planning.

Purpose:

  • To review the primary genetic etiological factors contributing to severe male infertility.
  • To discuss the implications of these genetic factors in the context of ART and potential vertical transmission.
  • To highlight key genetic conditions associated with male infertility, including chromosomal abnormalities, Y chromosome microdeletions, and cystic fibrosis-related disorders.

Summary:

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  • Severe male infertility is often linked to genetic factors, including numerical and structural chromosomal anomalies.
  • Microdeletions on the Y chromosome's long arm are a significant cause of male infertility.
  • The genetic basis of cystic fibrosis is associated with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens, a cause of infertility.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of genetic causes of male infertility for clinicians and researchers.
  • Informs genetic counseling for couples undergoing assisted reproduction.
  • Highlights the importance of genetic screening in cases of severe male infertility and before ART procedures.