Male Infertility

The 2nd edition of Male Infertility is a complete revision of the 1st edition, with all chapters rewritten and new chapters added. This is a book for the clinician dealing with the infertile couple, because rational, effective management is only possible if the couple are dealt with together. There is broad coverage of basic science and investigation with emphasis on the newer sperm function tests. Management includes giving a prognosis, medical and surgical treatments, assisted conception and, if all else fails, donor insemination. This book will be invaluable for both the practising clinician who wishes to give practical, up-to-date advice to infertile couples, and for those who specialize in the male factor in infertility.
TOC: From the contents: Human Infertility.- History and Examination.- Semen Analysis and Other Standard Laboratory Tests.- New Methods for the Diagnosis of Defective Human Sperm Function and Implications for Treatment.- Histopathology of Human Testicular and Epididymal Tissue.- Chromosomes.- Investigation of the Female Partner.- Psychology of Infertility and Management.- Endocrinology of Male Infertility.- Normal and Abnormal Testicular Development and Descent.- Erectile Impotence and Infertility in Men Undergoing Renal Replacement Therapy.- Varicocele.- Immunity to Sperm and Fertility.-Infection and Male Infertility.- Erectile and Ejaculatory Problems in Infertility.- Azoospermia and Surgery for Testicular Obstruction.- Vasectomy.- Non-specific Treatment for Male Infertility.-Donor Insemination.