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Male factor infertility.

J M O'Brien1

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.

Primary Care
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Male infertility contributes to half of all infertility cases. Initial clinical evaluation, including medical history, physical examination, and basic tests like semen analysis, can diagnose most causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Andrology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Male factors are implicated in approximately 50% of infertility cases.
  • Comprehensive evaluation is crucial for identifying treatable causes of male infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for male infertility.
  • To detail the utility of basic and specialized testing in male infertility evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established diagnostic protocols for male infertility.
  • Description of key investigations including physical examination, semen analysis, postcoital testing, and hormonal assays.

Main Results:

  • The majority of male infertility evaluations can be successfully performed in a clinical setting.

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  • Specific causal factors can be identified through a systematic diagnostic process.

    • Conclusions:

    • A thorough initial evaluation is effective in diagnosing most cases of male infertility.
    • Understanding causal factors guides appropriate management and referral decisions.