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. 2005 Jan;20(1):173-83.
doi: 10.1007/BF02893067.

Semen characteristics: Advancement in andrological assessment

R S Sharma  1 , K K Gaur, P C Pal, Monika Manocha, Deepak Tomar, Arif Azam Khan, Vinita Tripathi, Vineeta Chattree, A Kriplani
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Semen characteristics: Advancement in andrological assessment

R S Sharma et al. Indian J Clin Biochem. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Progress in diagnosis of infertility, has been dramatically increased during the past decades with changes occurring in virtually all aspects of infertility research, thus providing innovative diagnostic testing and sophisticated instrumentation for improved management and treatment of infertility. There are about 50% of infertile couples who are suffering because of male infertility. Semen examination is a basic investigation for these infertile couples. It not only reveals the quantity and quality of sperm but also the quality of the seminal plasma, which is essential for normal sperm function. In this review, the recent advancement in investigation procedures has been analyzed which are very important in clinical practice to (a) evaluate the sperm fertilizing ability (Acrosin, aniline blue, HOS), (b) characterization of male accessory sex glands secretions (Fructose, alpha-glucosidase, PSA) and (c) the management of azoospermic patients. It is believed that use of such diagnostic procedures will facilitate wide selection of patients for whom an effective therapy might be then possible.

Keywords: Infertility; Semen; Seminal plasma and Epididymis; Sperm.

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