Reliable single sperm cryopreservation in Cell Sleepers for azoospermia management.

abstract：:In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on apoptosis of testicular germ cells after repair of testicular torsion in rats. Twenty-four adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups, with six rats in each group: sham operation, torsion/detorsion (T/...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Yapanoglu T,Aksoy Y,Gursan N,Ozbey I,Ziypak T,Calik M

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the hypothesis that genetic alterations of the human insulin-like 3 (INSL3) gene are associated with testicular maldescent (TMD). Genomic DNA was extracted and amplified from peripheral blood samples of 170 unrelated children with all possible phenotypical expressions of TMD and 50 volunteers w...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Mamoulakis C,Georgiou I,Dimitriadis F,Tsounapi P,Giannakis I,Chatzikyriakidou A,Antypas S,Sofras F,Takenaka A,Sofikitis N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately between 9 and 19 years of age 28 adolescents with one and 26 with both retractile testicles were andrologically examined and followed up. Retractile gonads during puberty often remained of subnormal size with the long axis shorter than 34 mm. In both groups in 50 to 60% of cases low sperm values were asc...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Raboch J,Pondĕlicková J

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple number of techniques and devices have been described concerning circumcision method so far. One of them is thermocautery device, and it has been widely used. Although there is controversy that the penis may be damaged due to the heat generated during the use of the device, not enough histopathological studies...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Akyüz O,Tatar Z

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the protective effects of Eugenia jambolana extract (EJE) or N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) on testis, cisplatin (CIS, 5 mg kg(-1) bw, single dose) was administered either alone or along with EJE (25 mg kg(-1) bw, alternate day) or NAC (150 mg kg(-1) bw, Day 1 and 4) for 7 days. Significant alterations in serum LH,...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Anand H,Misro MM,Sharma SB,Prakash S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ejaculatory dysfunction is an uncommon cause of male infertility. The aim of this study was to explore non-invasive methods for sperm retrieval in anejaculatory diabetic men who failed in drug treatment and penile vibratory stimulation during blood sugar under control. Among 21 anejaculatory diabetic men who had faile...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Lu S,Cui Y,Li X,Zhang H,Hu J,Liu J,Chen ZJ

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of vasectomy on seminal viscosity, volume and pH have been investigated in freshly emitted semen of 21 healthy men before operation and three months later. Viscosity and the pH range were decreased significantly, but the decrease of the seminal volume was not significant. Reasons of changes have been discu...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Nikkanen V

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we determined the effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation during incubation in media at 39 degrees C on ram spermatozoa and the protection by exogenously added antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase (SOD). A novel Cu/Zn-SOD, isolated from the fungal strain Humicola lutea 103 (HLSOD), was use...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Stefanov R,Angelova M,Stefanova T,Subev M,Dolashka P,Voelter W,Zachariev Z

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular tissue and sex hormones are sensitive to the anabolic steroids (oxymetholone/OM) due to increased free radical damage and hormonal changes. The Nasturtium officinale L. have various antioxidant compounds. The aim of the present study was to investigate N. officinale effect on OM-induced oxidative injury in ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Akbari Bazm M,Khazaei M,Khazaei F,Naseri L

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reproductive dysfunction is one of the most prevalent diabetes complications. Draceana arborea is known to enhance sexual function in diabetic rats, but the underlying mechanisms have not been thoroughly elucidated. This study examined the effects of D. arborea on some reproductive complications of diabetes in rats. A...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Wankeu-Nya M,Watcho P,Deeh Defo PB,Ngadjui E,Nguelefack TB,Kamtchouing P,Kamanyi A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunohistochemical and morphological examination of 50 bilateral testicular biopsies of infertile men shows the presence of immunoglobulin in 20% of the cases, suggesting that testicular immune phenomena might be implicated in the pathogenesis of infertility. Several observations make it clear that immune phenomena a...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Jadot-Van De Casseye M,De Bled G,Gepts W,Schoysman R

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies assessing the efficacy of intralesional verapamil injection in the treatment of Peyronie's disease have yielded mixed results. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to systematise the existing literature on the efficacy of intralesional verapamil injection when used in the treatment of Peyronie's disease. The t...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Sadagopan A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive Motility Sustaining Factor (PMSF) was isolated from human epididymides. PMSF could significantly improve progressive motility of oligozoospermic as well as asthenozoospermic semen. PMSF was found to increase cyclic AMP accumulation by the human spermatozoa indicating its possible mode of action. ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Sheth AR,Gunjikar AN,Shah GV

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to investigate the role of testosterone propionate (TP) on the antioxidant system of the rat testis, lipid peroxidation (LPX) and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) of the testis of testosterone-treated and control rats were compared. The results indicate...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Chainy GB,Samantaray S,Samanta L

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicocele is the most common cause of male infertility. Several theories have been proposed to explain how varicocele induces infertility. The role of epididymis in male infertility is not fully well established. Fibrinogen-like protein 2 is one of serine proteases and is a potent coagulant in membranous form and imm...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Elesawy FM,Abdel Hafeez NA,Abdelsalam OH,Akl EM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a controlled double blind trial the effectiveness and tolerability of Kallikrein in patients suffering from astheno-oligozoospermia was examined in comparison to placebo. 30 patients with astheno-oligozoospermia of idiopathic origin entered the study; they were subdivided into two homogeneous groups of 15 patients ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Izzo PL,Canale D,Bianchi B,Meschini P,Esposito G,Menchini Fabris GF,Fasani R,Ohnmeiss H

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although testosterone replacement therapy can restore serum testosterone concentrations to normal level in late-onset hypogonadism patients, whether it can improve patients' quality of life remains uncertain. Therefore, we perform a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on this issue. Five randomized controlle...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Nian Y,Ding M,Hu S,He H,Cheng S,Yi L,Li Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:150 randomized patients from the andrology department of the University Hospital for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graz, Austria have been evaluated concerning their motivation, cooperation and compliance. To gain basic data from andrology patients and to analyze consequences after the first clinical examination was one ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Pusch HH

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate whether gene transfer of myocardin to the penis of diabetic rats can modulate corpus cavernosum smooth muscle (CCSM) cells phenotype and restore erectile function. Five normal control rats, and 22 diabetic rats were randomly divided into four groups: rats transfected with adCMV-myocardi...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： He S,Zhang T,Liu Y,Liu L,Zhang H,Chen F,Wei A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies showed that exposure to stress or nicotine induced reproductive impairment in male rats. Here, we assessed the effect of an antioxidant (vitamin E) on nicotine-, stress- and nicotine + stress-induced reproductive impairment in male rats. Forty-eight male albino Wistar rats were divided into eight grou...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Bisong SA,Ukoh IE,Nna VU,Ebong PE

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) therapy has been used beneficially in men with subfertility especially after varicocele surgery. Very few side effects have been observed in male patients. Herein, we report a case of pulmonary embolism in a male patient following the use of HCG. The patient was subsequently found to...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Dhabuwala CB,Kumar A,Pierce JM

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on cytological criteria, three types of A-Spermatogonia may be distinguished in the germinal epithelium of normal men. Cells belonging to Type I conform to A pale spermatogonia and those classified as Type II conform to A dark-spermatogonia according to Clermont ()963). Type III-spermatogonia do not meet the cri...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Schulze W

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For studies addressing the functions of Leydig cells, isolated cells are often better suited than intact animals. Here, the isolation procedure of Leydig cells from adult male Djungarian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) is described. Cells were isolated using a procedure involving enzymatic dissociation and Percoll-gradie...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Niedziela M,Lerchl A

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the structural changes in testicles of the patients with varicocele by strain elastography (SE) and to identify the relationship between semen analysis and hormone levels considering SE results. The patients were separated into two groups as varicocele and control, according to th...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Bitkin A,Başak Ozbalci A,Aydin M,Keles M,Akgunes E,Atilla MK,Irkilata L

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual case of recurrent, painful, unilateral gynaecomastia (GM) in an elderly male with relapsing Graves' hyperthyroidism and co-existing primary hypogonadism. This patient presented to the Breast Clinic with a 4-month history of painful, right GM. Malignancy was excluded but T3 was noted to be raised a...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Jayapaul M,Williams MR,Davies DP,Large DM

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suggested concept of "bone as an endocrine organ" had shed the light on the role of osteocalcin, an osteoblast secreted hormone, in regulation of testosterone production. This study aimed to assess the association between the active undercarboxylated form of osteocalcin (ucOC) and semen parameters and hormonal lev...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： El-Kamshoushi AAM,Hassan EM,Hassaan PS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study was performed to evaluate the relationship between interleukin-6 (IL-6), oxidative stress and sperm function following vasectomy reversal. We included 22 patients who underwent vasectomy reversal and 15 healthy sperm donors (controls) with normal sperm morphology criteria. Levels of IL-6 in the ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Nandipati KC,Pasqualotto FF,Thomas AJ Jr,Agarwal A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of opioidergic system in controlling gonadotropin secretion in elderly men still remains uncertain. In the present study, we attempted to examine the opioidergic inhibitory tone imposed on GnRH release mechanism in elderly men by monitoring the plasma gonadotropin response to the opiate receptor antagonist na...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Mikuma N,Kumamoto Y,Maruta H,Nitta T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-one workmen exposed to herbicide as organic mercury compounds and to pesticide as halogenic hydrocarbon has been investigated concerning their fertility. If the concentrations of organic mercury compounds increase in the air of the place of employment then the levels of this heavy metal are also higher in the u...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Donat H,Matthies J,Schwarz I

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alternations of estramustine binding protein (EMBP) concentration in rat prostate in relation to androgen status under hypo- and hyperthyroid conditions was estimated by means of radioimmunoassay (RIA). In hyperthyroid rats, EMBP concentration in dorsal as well as in lateral prostate was not significantly changed, but...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Shiina H,Sumi H,Ishibe T,Usui T

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00