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This gold standard text has kept its readers abreast of rapid advancements in reproductive medicine and surgery since 1983. Continuing this tradition, this fifth edition has been fully updated and revised to provide clear, didactic advice on best practice for a variety of clinical situations faced by practitioners across many specialties – including urologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, medical endocrinologists and many in internal medicine and family practice who see men with suboptimal fertility and reproductive problems. Completely restructured to include pedagogical features such as easily accessible key concepts that cement understanding and real-world use. Covering everything from foundations of anatomy and embryology, through clinical evaluation, diagnostic approaches, treatment and fertility care in context within the healthcare system and society, thrilling advances and future directions are also included. This new edition is an essential reference for all who are working in this young and rapidly evolving field.
- Written by a prestigious team of editors and authors from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, this book comprises a wealth of knowledge and experience designed to bring readers from a variety of specialties to a shared level of understanding
- Provides practical guidance on managing patients, with accompanying videos demonstrating techniques to aid readers’ learning
- Presenting up to date advice and techniques in this rapidly evolving field, this fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new chapters on Gender Affirmation, Global and Cultural Aspects, and Oncofertility
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Introduction Craig S. Niederberger, Dolores J. Lamb, Larry I. Lipshultz and Stuart S. Howards
Part I. Scientific Foundations of Male Infertility:
1. Anatomy and embryology of the male reproductive tract and gonadal development, the epididymis and accessory sex organs Jeffrey T. White, Marisol O’Neill and Meade Haller
2. Cellular architecture and function of the testis C. Yan Cheng
3. Maturation and function of sperm Barry T. Hinton
4. The male reproductive endocrine system Ettore Caroppo
5. Erection, emission, and ejaculation Ramy Abou Ghayda and Martin N. Kathrins
6. Genomics, epigenetics and male reproduction Millissia Ben Maamar and Michael Skinner
Part II. Clinical Evaluation of the Infertile Male:
7. Infertility as a metric of men’s health Jeremy T. Choy and Michael L. Eisenberg
8. Ambulatory evaluation of the subfertile male Mark Sigman and Gabriella Avellino
9. Evaluation of the infertile male’s partner Sahar Werthemier, Jessica L. Chen and Margareta D. Pisarska
10. Imaging the male reproductive system Roger K. Khouri and Tolulope Bakare
11. The environment and male fertility Rebecca Z. Sokol
12. Endocrine causes of male infertility: diagnosis and treatment Fiona Yuen, Ronald S. Swerdloff and Christina C. L. Wang
13. Spermatogenesis: diagnosis of normal and abnormal states Mahmoud Mima and Richard A. Schoor
14. Inheritance and male fertility Robert D. Oates and Cori Tanrikut
15. The varicocele Sarah C. Krzastek, Ryan P. Smith and Stuart S. Howards
16. Infection, inflammation, and immunological causes of male infertility Robert E. Brannigan
Part III. Laboratory Diagnosis of Male Infertility:
17. The Laboratory Evaluation of the Infertile Male J. Scott Gabrielsen
18. Advanced diagnostic approaches to male infertility Dolores J. Lamb
19. Evaluating defects in sperm function Christopher J. De Jonge
20. Cryopreservation of sperm and testis tissue Cappy M. Rothman and Mitchel C. Schiewe
Part IV. Treatment of Male Infertility:
21. Medical treatment of male infertility Craig S. Niederberger, Rodrigo Lessi Pagani and Samuel J. Ohlander
22. Surgery to improve sperm delivery Saneal Rajanahally, Larry I. Lipshultz and Alex W. Pastuszak
23. Surgical sperm extraction Peter N. Schlegel
24. The use of sperm in assisted reproductive technology Gail S. Prins
25. Male oncofertility Darshan P. Patel, Alexander W. Pastuszak and James M. Hotaling
26. Male contraception Darius Devlin and Martin M. Matzuk
27. Future directions in male infertility Ranjith Ramasamy and Premal Patel
Part V. Healthcare Systems and Culture:
28. Mental health and male reproduction William D. Petok
29. Legal issues and male reproduction Heather E. Ross
30. Gender affirmation, transgender, and male reproduction Brooke A. Harnisch and Stanton C. Honig
31. Global and cultural aspects of male reproductive care William J. Huang
Index.
