azoospermia


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azoospermia

[¦ā‚zō·ō′spər·mē·ə]
(physiology)
Absence of motile sperm in the semen.
Failure of formation and development of sperm.
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The diagnosis of azoospermia was made by at least two spermiograms made by the same biologist.
Effect of Varicocelectomy on Restoration of Spermatogenesis in Patients with Non-obstructive Azoospermia/Non-obstruktif Azoospermik Erkeklerde Varikoselektominin Spermatogenez Restorasyonuna Etkisi
Some cancers of nonreproductive organs may also be associated with marked oligo-spermia or azoospermia. For example, certain lung tumors may produce ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and adrenal tumors that can secrete androgens, which may, in turn, suppress the production of sperm.
Fertility Preservation in Men: Overview of Current and Emerging Trends
In a case report of a woman with a history of repeated G-EFS and azoospermia in her husband, oocytes were retrieved and injected with Mic-TESE derived sperms (DC1); a healthy embryo was transferred but pregnancy was not achieved (26).
The use of in vitro maturation in stimulated antagonist in vitro fertilization cycles of normo-hyperresponder women due to arrested follicular development: A rescue procedure/Folikul gelisim arresti yasayan uyanlmis antogonist in vitro fertilizasyon siklusundaki normo-hiperresponder kadinlarda in vitro maturasyonun kullamlmasi: Bir kurtarma proseduru
During fertility treatment men with azoospermia may have sperm removed from their testes by surgery, but this is not always successful.
Bacteria in testicles could dictate a man's fertility - scientists
Control patients were those who had TSH and prolactin levels available and whose partners were being seen for severe male factor infertility, meaning that their partner had severe oligospermia or azoospermia.
High-normal TSH linked to unexplained infertility
The epidemiology and etiology of azoospermia. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2013;68(Suppl 1):15-26.
ANALYSIS OF SEMEN STUDIES OF 200 MEN ATTENDING AN INFERTILITY CLINIC IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
La esterilidad (azoospermia) que se produce en los machos esta originada por una orquitis necrotizante que aparece durante la fase aguda y que evoluciona dando lugar a una atrofia y endurecimiento de los testiculos en la fase cronica.
Caso clinico. Besnoitiosis bovina
Spermiogram demonstrated azoospermia. Intramuscular testosterone treatment was initiated once in three weeks.
Two Cases of Klinefelter Syndrome
Genetic evaluation of the infertile man with azoospermia and short stature with normal body proportions.
A RARE COMBINATION OF MOSAIC RING Y CHROMOSOME AND SHOX DELETION IN AN INFERTILE MALE
This suppression results in a decrease in intratesticular testosterone levels which can result in azoospermia. (9) The duration of suppression of spermatogenesis is variable as is the level of return of spermatogenesis.
"My husband, I think I'll keep him."
Better than four out of five survive five years or more, but prepubescent boys risk getting azoospermia, a lack of viable sperm.
Saving sperm stem cells to preserves fertility of boys with cancer
A 38-year old male with azoospermia was referred for infertility evaluation.
Clomiphene citrate rescue of spermatogenesis in men with infertility while remaining on finasteride: A case report

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