ReviewArab journal of urology2025
Male accessory gland infection (MAGI): Over-diagnosed or under treated in infertile men?
Review in Arab journal of urology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Seminal plasma cytokines in fertile versus infertile men: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Human reproduction update · 2026Pooled it
- Prostatitis-Related Male Infertility: From Inflammation and Dysbiosis to Sperm DNA Damage.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Research progress on the multidimensional mechanisms underlying impaired spermatogenesis induced by pathological microenvironment remodeling in chronic prostatitis.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- 'Controversies on risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of male infertility: Is there an end?'Arab journal of urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Male accessory gland infection (MAGI) is a significant yet often under-recognized contributor to male infertility. This review article provides a comprehensive synopsis of MAGI, distinguishing it from male genital tract infection (MGTI) and emphasizing the challenges posed by asymptomatic cases. It concisely presents the pathophysiology of MAGI, highlighting the inflammatory response characterized by leukocyte infiltration, elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines, and increased production of reactive oxygen species, which collectively impair sperm quality and fertilizing capability. The article discusses the complexities in diagnosis due to the overlap with benign conditions and presents emerging diagnostic markers. It also critically reviews the controversies surrounding the over-diagnosis and under-treatment of MAGI, emphasizing the need for improved diagnostic accuracy to encourage appropriate treatment. Current therapeutic strategies are explored, revealing variable efficacy and the importance of personalized approaches. This review aims to provide a clear understanding of the clinical implications of MAGI and to guide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, ensuring better fertility outcomes for affected patients.
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