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  • Urology
  • Andrology

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  • Pyospermia (or leukocytospermia) is defined by >1 × 10^6 round cells/mL, confirmed as >1 × 10^6 white blood cells/mL via peroxidase stain.
  • Elevated white blood cells in semen can indicate infection or inflammation, potentially impairing semen parameters and fertilization.
  • The diagnostic threshold and optimal treatments for pyospermia remain subjects of ongoing scientific debate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and diagnostic criteria for pyospermia.
  • To explore potential treatment strategies for men diagnosed with pyospermia.
  • To highlight the need for further research into treatment efficacy on reproductive outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating pyospermia.
  • Analysis of diagnostic methods, including cell counting and peroxidase staining.
  • Examination of treatment outcomes, including semen parameters and fertility.

Main Results:

  • Pyospermia is suspected with >1 × 10^6 round cells/mL and diagnosed with >1 × 10^6 white blood cells/mL.
  • In non-infectious cases, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and/or frequent ejaculation may enhance semen parameters.
  • Current evidence is insufficient to determine the impact of these treatments on pregnancy and live birth rates.

Conclusions:

  • Pyospermia diagnosis and treatment require careful consideration, especially in the absence of overt infection.
  • While semen parameters may improve with certain interventions, their effect on live birth requires further investigation.
  • More research is essential to guide clinical practice and improve fertility outcomes for affected couples.