Male‐factor infertility: do we really need urologists? A gynaecological view

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists state that male factor infertility is responsible for up to 25% of all cases of infertility and may contribute in a further 25%. Where the role of the urologist ends and gynaecologist begins in these couples is a matter of debate. We therefore di...

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Published inBJU international Vol. 93; no. 9; pp. 1188 - 1190
Main Authors Nicopoullos, J.D.M., Gilling‐Smith, C., Ramsay, J.W.A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.06.2004
Blackwell
Subjects
azoospermia
Biological and medical sciences
Female
gynaecologist
Gynecology
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infertility, Male - therapy
Male
Male genital diseases
male‐factor infertility
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Physician's Role
Semen - chemistry
sperm retrieval
urologist
Urology
Human
sperm retrieval
urologist
Nephrology
male-factor infertility
Physician
Azoospermia
Treatment
gynaecologist
Male sterility
Diagnosis
Male genital diseases
Medical specialty
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Summary:The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists state that male factor infertility is responsible for up to 25% of all cases of infertility and may contribute in a further 25%. Where the role of the urologist ends and gynaecologist begins in these couples is a matter of debate. We therefore discuss the management of these couples and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.
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ISSN:1464-4096
1464-410X
DOI:10.1111/j.1464-410x.2004.04804.x