Ultrasound of the male genital tract in relation to male reproductive health
BACKGROUND Infertility affects∼ 7% of all men. Despite much progress, mainly in
genetics, its etiology remains obscure in∼ 50% of cases. To fill this gap, imaging of the male …
genetics, its etiology remains obscure in∼ 50% of cases. To fill this gap, imaging of the male …
Cytokines in the male reproductive tract and their role in infertility disorders
M Fraczek, M Kurpisz - Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 2015 - Elsevier
Cell integration between the immune and reproductive systems is the basis for normal male
reproductive physiology. Cytokines are a part of the autocrine/paracrine network operating …
reproductive physiology. Cytokines are a part of the autocrine/paracrine network operating …
Semen impairment and occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in semen after recovery from COVID-19
STUDY QUESTION How is the semen quality of sexually active men following recovery from
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection? SUMMARY …
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection? SUMMARY …
Investigation on the origin of sperm DNA fragmentation: role of apoptosis, immaturity and oxidative stress
Sperm DNA fragmentation (sDF) represents a threat to male fertility, human reproduction
and the health of the offspring. The causes of sDF are still unclear, even if apoptosis …
and the health of the offspring. The causes of sDF are still unclear, even if apoptosis …
The European Academy of Andrology (EAA) ultrasound study on healthy, fertile men: scrotal ultrasound reference ranges and associations with clinical, seminal, and …
Abstract Background Scrotal color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) still suffers from lack of
standardization. Hence, the European Academy of Andrology (EAA) has promoted a …
standardization. Hence, the European Academy of Andrology (EAA) has promoted a …
Treatment with human, recombinant FSH improves sperm DNA fragmentation in idiopathic infertile men depending on the FSH receptor polymorphism p. N680S: a …
STUDY QUESTION Does the sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) improve depending on
the FSH receptor (FSHR) genotype as assessed by the nonsynonymous polymorphisms …
the FSH receptor (FSHR) genotype as assessed by the nonsynonymous polymorphisms …
Interleukin 8 and the male genital tract
Abstract Interleukin 8 (IL-8) is a pro-inflammatory CXC chemokine involved in inflammatory
reactions. IL-8 exerts its function in concert with other cytokines and chemokines causing …
reactions. IL-8 exerts its function in concert with other cytokines and chemokines causing …
DNA damage in testicular germ cells and spermatozoa. When and how is it induced? How should we measure it? What does it mean?
RJ Aitken, SEM Lewis - Andrology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This review surveys the causes and consequences of DNA damage in the male germ line
from spermatogonial stem cells to fully differentiated spermatozoa. Within the stem cell …
from spermatogonial stem cells to fully differentiated spermatozoa. Within the stem cell …
Current smoking is associated with lower seminal vesicles and ejaculate volume, despite higher testosterone levels, in male subjects of infertile couples
STUDY QUESTION What is the impact of smoking behaviour on seminal, hormonal and
male genital tract ultrasound parameters in subjects seeking medical care for couple …
male genital tract ultrasound parameters in subjects seeking medical care for couple …
Tracking research trends and hotspots in sperm DNA fragmentation testing for the evaluation of male infertility: a scientometric analysis
S Baskaran, A Agarwal, MK Panner Selvam… - Reproductive Biology …, 2019 - Springer
Background This article describes the research trends in sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF)
over the past 20 years (1999–2018) using a scientometric approach. Methods A stepwise …
over the past 20 years (1999–2018) using a scientometric approach. Methods A stepwise …