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[Epidemiological approach to the relationship between bronchiectasis and sterility]
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Congenital disorders like primary bronchiectasis (P.B.) are strongly linked to male infertility. Early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can potentially restore fertility in affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Reproductive Endocrinology
Context:
- Male infertility is increasingly associated with chronic pulmonary infections.
- Congenital disorders such as immotile-cilia syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and Young's syndrome have been linked to infertility.
- The role of these congenital disorders in primary bronchiectasis (P.B.) requires further investigation.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between primary bronchiectasis (P.B.) and infertility.
- To compare the fertility rates of patients with P.B. versus secondary bronchiectasis (S.B.).
Summary:
- A study compared fertility rates in 35 patients with P.B. and 71 patients with S.B.
- Analysis revealed a strong association between P.B. and infertility, even after controlling for age and marital status.
- The association persisted in older patients, suggesting a direct link.
Impact:
- Congenital disorders causing bronchiectasis and infertility should be screened for in P.B. patients.
- Identifying these conditions may lead to treatable infertility in some cases.
- This research highlights the importance of a comprehensive workup for P.B.