The book provides a comprehensive review of male infertility and the clinical and laboratory tools currently available for its treatment. It highlights the significance of advances in assisted reproductive technology, including sperm preparation for insemination, the role of cryopreservation, techniques for obtaining sperm after retrograde ejaculation and the preparation of sperm from men who are infected with blood-borne viruses · Up-to-date reference values are highlighted. Written and edited by leading experts in the field. ·Richly illustrated throughout the text. ·This is the key resource for clinicians and biomedical scientists who are trained in reproductive medicine, gynaecology, oncology, infertility and embryology.Table of Contents:1.Basic anatomy and physiology 2. Basic semen analysis 3. Reference values and reports 4. Culture media constituents 5. Gradients/swim-up 6. Sperm function tests (HOS test/vitality stains) 7. Vasectomy, immunology and ASAs 8. Causes and effects of poor semen quality 9. Treatment options for different semen analysis 10. Other factors to consider with sperm preparation for treatment 11. Preparing sperm from surgical retrieval 12. Preparing sperm from retro-ejaculation 13. Sperm cryobanking and oncology 14. Nurse led insemination programmes 15. New Developments 16. Sperm and legal aspects 17. Sex selection of sperm
