Fundamentals of Male Infertility

Description

This book analyzes the basic science and treatment of male factor infertility with Dr. Silber’s characteristic honesty and clear thinking. It describes finally what works and what doesn’t work. It will inspire everyone in reproductive medicine (Gynecologists, Urologists, Embryologists and Endocrinologists) who wish to better understand male infertility.

Table of Contents

1. Basic Science of the Testis
   1. Testis Development, Embryology, and Anatomy – Sherman Silber
   2. Descent of the Fetal Testis from the Abdomen to the Scrotum – Sherman Silber
   3. Adult Testis Anatomy – Sherman Silber
   4. Structure of the Seminiferous Tubules – Sherman Silber
   5. Blood Supply to the Testis – Sherman Silber
   6. Histology of the Testis and Spermatogenesis – Sherman Silber
   7. Hormonal Regulation of Spermatogenesis – Sherman Silber
   8. Meiosis – Sherman Silber
2. Part II
   1. Evaluation of Male Infertility – Sherman Silber
   2. Treatment of Male Infertility – Sherman Silber
   3. Azoospermia – Sherman Silber
   4. Karyotyping of Infertile Males and Their ICSI Offspring – Sherman Silber
   5. Donor Sperm – Sherman Silber
   6. Cryopreservation of Sperm – Sherman Silber
   7. Varicocele – Sherman Silber
   8. Kallman’s Syndrome and Hypopituitarism – Sherman Silber
3. New Frontiers
   1. The Genetic Control of Male Infertility and Understanding the Y Chromosome – Sherman Silber
   2. Spermatogenic Stem Cell Cryopreservation and Transplantation – Sherman Silber
   3. Making Sperm from Skin Cells – Sherman Silber
   4. Identification of Spermatogonial Stem Cells and Genetic Control of All Stages of Spermatogenesis – Sherman Silber

Author Biography

Sherman Silber
Infertility Center of St. Louis
St. Louis
Missouri
USA