Overview

In the years since the publication of the first edition, substantial contributions have been made to the understanding of spermatozoa and assisted reproduction in humans. The editors, therefore, have widened the scope of this book to include a multidisciplinary approach. This volume contains information which represents the collective experience of the andrology programmes at The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA and the Tygerberg Clinic, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Many clinicians from these and other institutions have combined to produce this textbook on the subject of human spermatozoa in assisted reproduction. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section contains four chapters which provide the basic concepts involved in spermatology and fertilization. The second discusses in some detail the diagnosis of male factor problems. This includes difficulties at all stages in the reproductive process. In the final section the techniques used in assisted reproduction are reviewed. While the book is targeted mainly at clinicians working in reproductive medicine, andrology, urology, general gynaecology, reproductive endocrinology and general endocrinology, it should also provide useful information for scientists and technical persons working in many related fields.

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Author:   A.A. Acosta ,  Thunus F. Kruger (Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa) ,  A.A. Acosta
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Informa Healthcare
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.501kg
ISBN:  

9781850705901

ISBN 10:   1850705909
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   15 May 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts of Spermatology and Fertilization: Spermatogenesis and intratesticular sperm maturation; Anatomy of the mature spermatozoon; Physiological changes of sperm during transport along the female genital tract; The fertilization process in the human. Male Factor Diagnosis: The concept of male factor in assisted reproduction; Basic semen analysis; Evaluation of sperm motility; Evaluation of sperm morphology by light microscopy; by computer analysis; Efficiency of predictive value of different methods of morphological evaluation; Male genital tract infections; Antisperm antibodies; Sperm enzymes for diagnostic purposes; Determination of membrane integrity and viability; Assessment of nuclear maturity; Cervical mucus penetration; Human sperm acrosome reaction; Zona-free hamster-egg sperm penetration assay; Sperm-zona pellucid binding and penetration assays; Reactive oxygen species in the context of diagnostic andrology; Sperm separation techniques and X/Y sperm separation; Prediction of sperm fertilizing potential; Sperm membrane moieties; Chromosomes of human spermatocytes, sperm, and the male pronucleus. Male Factor Treatment: In vitro fertilization; Gamete intrafallopian transfer; Artificial insemination using doctor's sperm; using husband's sperm; Assisted fertilization; Epididymal microaspiration and in vitro fertilization; Systemic therapy of sperm defects; Sperm collection for assisted reproduction in ejaculatory dysfunctions; Therapeutic prospects in the treatment of male factor. Laboratory Techniques. Index.

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