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Flow Cytometric Analysis of Biomarkers for Detecting Human Sperm Functional Defects
Published on: April 21, 2022
[Diagnosis of male infertility]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover. schultheiss.dirk@mh-hannover.de
Abstract:
A detailed medical history and clinical examination are important steps in the diagnosis of male infertility. Tests include semen analysis according to WHO standards, laboratory tests (mainly determination of follicle-stimulating hormone) and scrotal sonography. Invasive diagnostic procedures, such as testicular biopsy or investigation of seminal pathway obstruction, are generally combined with therapeutic sperm retrieval for cryopreservation or microsurgical refertilization.
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