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ArticleThe Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism2020

Nonsurgical Management of Oligozoospermia.

Jeremy T Choy, John K Amory

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Article in The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Jeremy T ChoyDivisions of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, US.
John K AmoryGeneral Internal Medicine; Department of Medicine, the Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, US.

Funding

ALDH1A1/A2 Inhibitors for Male ContraceptionR01HD098039 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI AMORY, JOHN K. · 2019 to 2023
$1.9M
Retinoic Acid in Male InfertilityK24HD082231 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI AMORY, JOHN K. · 2015 to 2019
$638k
NICHD NIH HHS K24 HD082231NICHD NIH HHS R01 HD098039
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Male infertility secondary to oligozoospermia is surprisingly common. Although a majority of cases are idiopathic, oligozoospermia can be caused by endocrine dysfunction, anatomic abnormalities, medications, or environmental exposures. The work-up includes excluding reversible factors such as hormonal deficiency, medication effects, and retrograde ejaculation and identifying any underlying genetic syndrome and treating reversible medical causes. If no reversible cause is found, appropriate referrals to urology and assisted reproductive technology should be initiated. Lastly, clinicians should be aware of and respond to the psychological and general health ramifications of a diagnosis of oligozoospermia as part of the comprehensive care of men and couples struggling with a diagnosis of infertility.

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Disease ManagementHumansMaleOligospermiaSemen AnalysisFSHgonadotropinsLHmale infertilitysemen

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PMID32583849
PMCPMC7566408

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