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[Prostatitis syndrome. Changes in the ejaculate and effects on fertility].

M Ludwig1, J Dimitrakov, T Diemer

  • 1Urologische Klinik, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|February 28, 2001
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Inflammation and infections in the male reproductive tract are key causes of male infertility. New diagnostic methods and therapies are needed to address these conditions and improve sperm quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Male reproductive tract inflammation and infections are significant contributors to male infertility.
  • Prostatitis syndromes present diagnostic challenges in evaluating ejaculate alterations.
  • Established diagnostic criteria are evolving to include inflammatory mediators.

Purpose:

  • To review the impact of inflammation and infection on male reproductive health.
  • To highlight the role of ejaculate alterations in male infertility.
  • To discuss current and future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for prostatitis-related infertility.

Summary:

  • Inflammation and infection negatively affect sperm quality through mechanisms like leuko- and bacteriospermia, and inflammatory mediators such as cytokines and reactive oxygen species (ROS).

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  • While antimicrobial therapy is a recognized treatment, clinical study results on ejaculate quality in prostatitis are often contradictory.
  • Recent advancements incorporate novel functional and molecular parameters into diagnostic criteria for a better understanding of urogenital infection's impact on male infertility.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy for male infertility linked to urogenital inflammation and infection.
    • Potential for developing more targeted and effective therapeutic interventions.
    • Advancement of scientific understanding regarding the complex interplay between infection, inflammation, and male reproductive function.