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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 27-34 |
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Evaluation of the infertile male
Hajaratu Umar Sulayman1, Nkeiruka Ameh1, Adebiyi G Adesiyun1, Solomon Avidime1, Fadimatu Bakari1, Ahmed Muhammed2
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
2 Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Hajaratu Umar Sulayman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Kaduna
Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/ajiac.ajiac_7_17
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Infertility in a couple was for a long time, attributed mostly to the female partner. However, recent evidence indicates that the male contributes equally to the the male contributes equally to the problem, hence the need for a review of current evaluation of the infertile male. Common causes of infertility in the male can be due to pretesticular, testicular, and posttesticular factors. This categorization allows for a systematic evaluation ranging from simple semen analysis through serum hormonal assays, radiological investigations, and to testicular tissue biopsy for histological analysis. Following this evaluation, a rational treatment plan can be implemented. Male factor infertility should not be ignored in the management of the infertile couple and requires careful evaluation of the male partner and planning of appropriate treatment.
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