Bariatric Surgery Impact on Reproductive Hormones, Semen Analysis, and Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Men with Severe Obesity: Prospective Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04851-3
Abstract: Growing evidence in the literature suggests that obesity is capable of altering reproductive hormone levels and male fertility. Effects on classic semen parameters and sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF), however, have not been properly established. Additionally,… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; sperm dna; bariatric surgery; semen analysis ... See more keywords
Does varicocelectomy improve semen analysis outcomes in adolescents without testicular asymmetry?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.09.010
Abstract: PURPOSE The main indications for adolescent varicocelectomy are testicular hypotrophy or pain. However, we have previously shown that both serial total testicular volume and volume differential are weakly associated with semen quality. The ultimate patient… read more here.
Keywords: tmc; testicular asymmetry; semen analysis; varicocelectomy ... See more keywords
Does mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine detrimentally affect male fertility, as reflected by semen analysis?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.09.021
Abstract: Research question Does Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccination detrimentally affect semen analysis parameters? Design We conducted a prospective cohort study in a single large tertiary center in Israel between February and March of 2021. Semen samples of… read more here.
Keywords: cov vaccine; semen parameters; detrimentally affect; semen analysis ... See more keywords
POOR COMPLIANCE WITH POST-VASECTOMY SEMEN TESTING: ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AND BARRIERS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.10.026
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To ensure procedure success, American Urological Association Guidelines recommend post-vasectomy semen analysis; however, current literature suggests poor compliance. We sought to measure post-vasectomy semen analysis compliance and assess barriers to completion. METHODS A retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: post vasectomy; analysis; compliance; semen analysis ... See more keywords
Does semen analysis testing reveal disparities?
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DOI: 10.1038/s41585-021-00485-x
Abstract: Evidence for the existence of racial disparities in semen parameters is increasing, exemplified by a recent study in men from white, Black and Asian populations. However, reference standards for semen parameters might not account for… read more here.
Keywords: disparities semen; testing reveal; semen analysis; analysis testing ... See more keywords
Home Testing May Not Improve Postvasectomy Semen Analysis Compliance
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DOI: 10.1097/upj.0000000000000218
Abstract: AbstractIntroduction:Vasectomy is the most effective form of permanent male contraception. Although vasectomy techniques and outcomes have steadily improved, postvasectomy semen analysis compliance... read more here.
Keywords: analysis compliance; semen analysis; home testing; postvasectomy semen ... See more keywords
Interpretation of semen analysis using WHO 1999 and WHO 2010 reference values: Abnormal becoming normal
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DOI: 10.1111/and.12838
Abstract: Reference values of WHO 1999 manual were used for the interpretation of semen analysis until 2010 when new reference values were introduced which have lower cut‐off compared to WHO 1999. Therefore, several men who previously… read more here.
Keywords: 1999 2010; interpretation semen; using 1999; reference values ... See more keywords
Automation of human semen analysis using a novel artificial intelligence optical microscopic technology
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DOI: 10.1111/and.13440
Abstract: Current semen analysis still commonly depends on a manual microscopy method in clinical laboratories worldwide. However, some of the major disadvantages of this technique are that it is labour‐intensive, subjective, laboratory‐based and time‐consuming. Although computer‐assisted… read more here.
Keywords: intelligence optical; automation; analysis; optical microscopic ... See more keywords
Diagnostic value of advanced semen analysis in evaluation of male infertility
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DOI: 10.1111/and.13625
Abstract: Conventional semen analysis is the standard of care to initially evaluate the fertility status of a male patient. However, it has some limitations and among these are failure to correctly identify the aetiology underlying fertility… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic value; advanced semen; semen analysis; male infertility ... See more keywords
Azoospermia: Is it worth waiting for the confirmation of the semen abnormality to start an infertility assessment?
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DOI: 10.1111/and.14487
Abstract: Azoospermia is found in about 1% of men in the general population and in about 10%–15% of infertile men. Upon discovery of semen analysis abnormality, another test must be performed after an interval of 3 months… read more here.
Keywords: infertility assessment; semen analysis; azoospermia; infertility ... See more keywords
Evaluating an external quality assurance program for semen analysis in China during 2009–2020
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DOI: 10.1111/andr.13205
Abstract: Semen analysis (SA) plays a key role in guiding treatments of male reproductive diseases and infertility due to male factors; however, it remains challenging to conduct an accurate SA due to lack of standardization, highly… read more here.
Keywords: quality assurance; external quality; semen analysis; evaluating external ... See more keywords