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In how many cases of infertility is the male factor substantially contributory?
In how many cases of infertility is the male factor substantially contributory?
What is the definition of male infertility?
What is the definition of male infertility?
What is the etiological cause involving congenital GnRH Deficiency known as?
What is the etiological cause involving congenital GnRH Deficiency known as?
Which part of the body is responsible for the endocrinological cause of male infertility?
Which part of the body is responsible for the endocrinological cause of male infertility?
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What percentage of male infertility cases are classified as idiopathic male infertility?
What percentage of male infertility cases are classified as idiopathic male infertility?
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Which factor is important to consider when investigating infertility in partners?
Which factor is important to consider when investigating infertility in partners?
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What is the term for the absence of ejaculate at all?
What is the term for the absence of ejaculate at all?
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Which condition is characterized by the presence of 1 × 10 ml leucocytes in the ejaculate?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of 1 × 10 ml leucocytes in the ejaculate?
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What is the term for a condition where all the sperm are dead on a fresh semen sample?
What is the term for a condition where all the sperm are dead on a fresh semen sample?
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Which term refers to the condition where sperm concentration is low?
Which term refers to the condition where sperm concentration is low?
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What does normospermia indicate?
What does normospermia indicate?
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Anejaculation is a type of sexual dysfunction characterized by:
Anejaculation is a type of sexual dysfunction characterized by:
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Male infertility is defined as the inability of a male to make a fertile female pregnant for a minimum of at least six months of unprotected intercourse.
Male infertility is defined as the inability of a male to make a fertile female pregnant for a minimum of at least six months of unprotected intercourse.
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Male and female causes of infertility often co-exist, so it is not necessary to investigate both partners for infertility.
Male and female causes of infertility often co-exist, so it is not necessary to investigate both partners for infertility.
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The male factor is substantially contributory in about 50% of all cases of infertility.
The male factor is substantially contributory in about 50% of all cases of infertility.
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Congenital GnRH Deficiency is an example of an endocrinological cause of male infertility.
Congenital GnRH Deficiency is an example of an endocrinological cause of male infertility.
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Idiopathic male infertility accounts for 10% to 20% of male infertility cases where semen parameters are all normal.
Idiopathic male infertility accounts for 10% to 20% of male infertility cases where semen parameters are all normal.
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Normospermia indicates that all semen parameters are within normal range and the male is fertile.
Normospermia indicates that all semen parameters are within normal range and the male is fertile.
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Congenital urogenital abnormalities can be caused by acquired factors such as bilateral obstruction of the vas deferens and epididymitis
Congenital urogenital abnormalities can be caused by acquired factors such as bilateral obstruction of the vas deferens and epididymitis
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Immunological causes of male infertility can include tuberculosis and fungal infections
Immunological causes of male infertility can include tuberculosis and fungal infections
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Gonococci, chlamydia, and syphilis are examples of urogenital tract infections that can lead to male infertility
Gonococci, chlamydia, and syphilis are examples of urogenital tract infections that can lead to male infertility
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Negative feedback inhibition of the hypothalamus can lead to an excess of androgens
Negative feedback inhibition of the hypothalamus can lead to an excess of androgens
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Environmental toxins such as excess alcohol can inhibit testosterone production
Environmental toxins such as excess alcohol can inhibit testosterone production
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Aspermia refers to the condition where no ejaculate is present at all
Aspermia refers to the condition where no ejaculate is present at all
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Asthenozoospermia is characterized by the presence of 1 × 10 ml leucocytes in the ejaculate
Asthenozoospermia is characterized by the presence of 1 × 10 ml leucocytes in the ejaculate
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Necrospermia indicates the presence of all dead sperm in a fresh semen sample
Necrospermia indicates the presence of all dead sperm in a fresh semen sample
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Oligozoospermia refers to a condition where sperm concentration is within the acceptable reference limits
Oligozoospermia refers to a condition where sperm concentration is within the acceptable reference limits
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Premature ejaculation, anejaculation, and erectile dysfunction are all examples of male sexual dysfunctions
Premature ejaculation, anejaculation, and erectile dysfunction are all examples of male sexual dysfunctions
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Pituitary macroadenomas and testicular tumors are examples of malignancies that can lead to male infertility
Pituitary macroadenomas and testicular tumors are examples of malignancies that can lead to male infertility
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Cannabinoids, opioids, and psychotropic drugs can all inhibit GnRH production
Cannabinoids, opioids, and psychotropic drugs can all inhibit GnRH production
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