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Successful repeat microdissection testicular sperm extraction in men with nonobstructive azoospermia.

Ramasamy R, Ricci JA, Leung RA, Schlegel PN

Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York 10065, USA.

Published 14 February 2011 in J Urol, 185(3): 1027-31.
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Articles on Infertility published 14 February 2011:

Successful repeat microdissection testicular sperm extraction in men with nonobstructive azoospermia.   J Urol, 185(3): 1027-31.

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Articles on Infertility published 9 February 2011:

Topic update: effects of colorectal cancer treatments on female fertility and potential methods for fertility preservation.   Dis Colon Rectum, 54(3): 363-9.

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Topic update: effects of colorectal cancer treatments on female fertility and potential methods for fertility preservation.   Dis Colon Rectum, 54(3): 363-9.

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Articles on Infertility published 1 February 2011:

Alpha-lipoic acid rebalances redox and immune-testicular milieu in septic rats.   Chem Biol Interact, 189(3): 198-205.

In the present study, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), as an immune modulator in male adult rats and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), as a powerful biological antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, are examined to help understanding the role of the immune and redox perturbation in testicular dysfunction with a possible protection. A total of 60 male Swiss albino rats were divided into 5 groups (10/group) respectively as follows Saline, ALA-vehicle, ALA (200mg/kg), LPS (5mg/kg) started with 20 rats and LPS+ALA. ... [Abstract] [Full-text]

Articles on Infertility published 24 January 2011:

Diagnostic testicular biopsy before varicocele repair plays a realistic and important role.   Fertil Steril, 95(2): 488.

We believe that diagnostic testicular biopsy before varicocele repair is important, despite the risks. [Abstract] [Full-text]

A rational approach to the management of varicocele-associated nonobstructive azoospermia.   Fertil Steril, 95(2): 489-90.

A consensus needs to be reached on a rational approach to infertile men with varicocele-associated nonobstructive azoospermia. Future studies are warranted to understand the mechanism behind the variable influence of varicocele on testicular function, which causes partial or complete damage of spermatogenesis in some cases and leaves it unaltered in others. [Abstract] [Full-text]

The role of varicocele repair in nonobstructive azoospermia must be evaluated with controlled trials rather than observational studies.   Fertil Steril, 95(2): 486.

Certainly, varicoceles can have a substantive effect on sperm production in infertile males. In addition, varicocele repair may optimize sperm production. However, additional studies and evaluation of the role of varicocele repair in men with this condition (nonobstructive azoospermia) are warranted. [Abstract] [Full-text]

Antral follicle count in clinical practice: building the bridge from ovarian reserve to in vitro fertilization outcome.   Fertil Steril, 95(2): 480-1; discussion 484-5.

Antral follicle count provides a useful assessment of ovarian reserve to predict ovarian response, estimate risk for cycle cancellation, optimize stimulation protocol selection, and confidently select suitable candidates for IVF. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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