The clinical usefulness of a novel grading system for varicocoeles using duplex Doppler ultrasound examination based on postsurgical modifications of seminal parameters.

abstract：:Estrogens are involved in growth, differentiation and pathogenesis of human prostate through the mediation of the classical estrogen receptors ERα and ERβ. The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) is a 'novel' mediator of estrogen signaling which has been recently recognized in some human reproductive tissues, b...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Rago V,Romeo F,Giordano F,Ferraro A,Carpino A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously demonstrated how mouse spermatozoa can be efficiently stored for two years in a -80°C freezer, maintaining their ability to fertilize mouse eggs. OBJECTIVES:The main objective here was to evaluate the effects of five years at -80°C compared to liquid nitrogen storage (LN2 , control condition) ...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Raspa M,Putti S,Paoletti R,Barboni B,Ramal-Sanchez M,Lanuti P,Marchisio M,D'Atri M,Ortolani C,Papa S,Valbonetti L,Bernabo N,Scavizzi F

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men with congenital unilateral absence of vas deferens were reported to be mainly azoospermic, with both unilateral renal absence and mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) but some have neither. OBJECTIVES:To assess whether in infertile couples the male partners with co...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Mieusset R,Bieth E,Daudin M,Isus F,Delaunay B,Bujan L,Monteil L,Fauquet I,Huyghe E,Hamdi SM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common pathogen in epididymitis, which represents a prevalent entity in male reproductive tract infections (RTI). Although current treatment regimens using antibiotics are satisfactory, development of antimicrobial resistance by the pathogen represents a challenge in the management of R...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Biswas B,Bhushan S,Rajesh A,Suraj SK,Lu Y,Meinhardt A,Yenugu S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semen analysis is commonly used as a tool to assess the fertility potential of a male, despite its relatively low predictive power. In this study, we have assessed associations between semen analysis findings (low count, low motility, low viability, poor sperm penetration assay results, poor morphology, and increased ...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Jenkins TG,Aston KI,Hotaling JM,Shamsi MB,Simon L,Carrell DT

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent reports, an association between altered TRPC channel function and the development of various diabetic complications has drawn the attention of many investigators. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of TRPC4 channels of corpus smooth muscle (CSM) cells in diabetes, and to evaluate the ass...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Sung HH,Choo SH,Ko M,Kang SJ,Chae MR,Kam SC,Han DH,So I,Lee SW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semen quality is suggested to be a universal biomarker for future health. Previous studies have mostly been registry based excluding the possibility to address the importance of lifestyle, fertility status, health and socio-economic status. We aimed to investigate whether the association between semen quality and subs...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Latif T,Lindahl-Jacobsen R,Mehlsen J,Eisenberg ML,Holmboe SA,Pors K,Brinth L,Skouby SO,Jørgensen N,Jensen TK

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge about Klinefelter syndrome (KS) has increased substantially since its first description almost 80 years ago. A variety of treatment options concerning the spectrum of symptoms associated with KS exists, also regarding aspects beyond testicular dysfunction. Nevertheless, the diagnostic rate is still...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Zitzmann M,Aksglaede L,Corona G,Isidori AM,Juul A,T'Sjoen G,Kliesch S,D'Hauwers K,Toppari J,Słowikowska-Hilczer J,Tüttelmann F,Ferlin A

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) is usually increased after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). However, improvements vary between patients and results regarding potential predictors of Qmax after HoLEP are inconsistent. Thus, we investigated pre-operative variables including second to fourth ...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Park IN,Kim TB

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible role of serum norepinephrine (NE), leptin, and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and their correlations with sympathetic skin response located in the penis (PSSR) in primary premature ejaculation (PPE). METHODS:We compared the serum level of NE, leptin, and 5-HT, intravaginal ejaculatory...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Xia J,Zhang Q,Wang Y,Luan J,Yang J,Cong R,Wang Z,Song N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevalence and risk factors of concomitant primary low sexual desire/interest (LSD/I) and subsequent new-onset erectile dysfunction (ED) in men have been only partially investigated. We looked at the sociodemographic and clinical predictors of the concomitant condition of primary LSD/I - defined as the reduction in th...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Salonia A,Clementi MC,Ventimiglia E,Colicchia M,Capogrosso P,Castiglione F,Castagna G,Boeri L,Suardi N,Cantiello F,Damiano R,Montorsi F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tamoxifen is an off-label option to treat men for breast cancer, infertility, and idiopathic gynecomastia. Lately, tamoxifen has been proposed as a treatment to prevent gynecomastia in prostate cancer patients receiving antiandrogen therapy. We reviewed the adverse events (AEs) reported in studies of men prescribed ta...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Wibowo E,Pollock PA,Hollis N,Wassersug RJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highly active antiretroviral therapy has evolved over the years, leading to a boost in the quality of life in people living with HIV and AIDS. However, growing evidence has shown that highly active antiretroviral therapy has deleterious effects on the testes and the overall reproductive capacity. Therefore, this study...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Adana MY,Akang EN,Peter AI,Jegede AI,Naidu ECS,Tiloke C,Chuturgoon AA,Azu OO

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidation-reduction potential describes the balance between the oxidants and antioxidants in fluids including semen. Various artificial culture media are used in andrology and IVF laboratories for sperm preparation and to support the development of fertilized oocytes under in vitro conditions. The composition and cond...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Panner Selvam MK,Henkel R,Sharma R,Agarwal A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Humanin (HN) has cytoprotective action on male germ cells after testicular stress induced by heat and hormonal deprivation. To examine whether HN has protective effects on chemotherapy-induced male germ cell apoptosis, we treated four groups of adult rats with (i) vehicle (control), (ii) HN, (iii) cyclophosphamide (CP...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Surampudi P,Chang I,Lue Y,Doumit T,Jia Y,Atienza V,Liu PY,Swerdloff RS,Wang C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of equilibration times (E1, 2 h; E2, 4 h; E3, 6 h), freezing rates (FR1, manual, 5 cm above liquid nitrogen (LN2 ) for 10 min, plunging in LN2 ; FR2, programmable ultra-fast, holding at +4 °C for 2 min, from 4 to -10 °C at -10 °C/min, from -10 to -20 °C at -15 °C/min, from -20 to -120 °C at -60 °C/min, hol...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Shah SA,Andrabi SM,Qureshi IZ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to examine the effects of pre-operative blood values on varicocelectomy success. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 130 patients who underwent varicocelectomy in our clinic were retrospectively analyzed. Operation success was defined as the return of all semen parameters (concentration, progressive m...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Erdogan O,Ok F,Carkci S

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Tributyltin (TBT), a pesticide used in antifouling paints, is toxic for aquatic invertebrates. In vertebrates, TBT may act in obesogen- inducing adipogenetic gene transcription for adipocyte differentiation. In a previous study, we demonstrated that acute administration of TBT induces c-fos expression in the arcuate n...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Bo E,Farinetti A,Marraudino M,Sterchele D,Eva C,Gotti S,Panzica G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is increasingly recognized as a public health problem. Several studies have reported the influence of the insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism in the Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene on ED susceptibility, but the results remain controversial. To derive a more precise estimation of th...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Zhang T,Li WL,He XF,Wu ZY,Liu LH,He SH,Wei AY

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discontinuation rate with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) remains very high. The aim of this study was to review and meta-analyze currently available data regarding dropout of the first-generation of PDE5i including sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil. An extensive Medline Embase and Cochrane search ...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Corona G,Rastrelli G,Burri A,Serra E,Gianfrilli D,Mannucci E,Jannini EA,Maggi M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain dysfunction in erectile dysfunction (ED) has been identified by multiple neuroimaging studies. A recent MRI study indicated grey matter alterations in ED patients. This study aims to investigate the microstructural changes of cerebral white matter (WM) in psychological ED patients and their possible correlations...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Zhang P,Liu J,Li G,Pan J,Li Z,Liu Q,Qin W,Dong M,Sun J,Huang X,Wu T,Chang D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking is strongly associated with abnormalities in histone-to-protamine transition and with alteration of protamine expression in human spermatozoa. A proper protamine to histone ratio is, however, essential for sperm chromatin maturity and DNA integrity. Alterations in these sperm nuclear proteins were observed in ...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Hamad MF,Shelko N,Kartarius S,Montenarh M,Hammadeh ME

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At the beginning of the 20th century, the Viennese physiologist Eugen Steinach proposed to treat the effects of physiological ageing by vasectomy. After experimenting his theory with animal, he published his results, and convinced scientists to apply this method to humans (ie men). The scientific community h...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Benmoussa N,Charlier P,Rebibo JD

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urethral stricture disease, pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI), and their various treatment options are associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). The etiology of urethral stricture disease is multifactorial and includes trauma, inflammatory, and iatrogenic causes. Posterior urethral injuries are commonly associat...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Sangkum P,Levy J,Yafi FA,Hellstrom WJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spermiogenesis is the final phase of spermatogenesis. During this process, haploid round spermatids differentiate into spermatozoa, with dramatic morphological changes, including elongation and condensation of the nuclei, and formation of the flagella. Meig1 is one of many genes involved in the regulation of this proc...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Shi Y,Zhang L,Song S,Teves ME,Li H,Wang Z,Hess RA,Jiang G,Zhang Z

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research in the last decade has revealed that bone is not only a target tissue for numerous circulating hormones but functions as an endocrine organ itself. As a recent study demonstrated a stimulatory effect of the osteoblast-derived hormone osteocalcin (OCN) on testosterone production in mice, we investigated whethe...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Hannemann A,Breer S,Wallaschofski H,Nauck M,Baumeister SE,Barvencik F,Amling M,Schinke T,Haring R,Keller J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of miRNAs in human reproductive tissue is intriguing and suggests the possibility that these important regulatory molecules play a role in reproductive function. However, the regulatory role of miRNAs in reproductive tissue remains poorly understood with a significant amount of controversial and...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Salas-Huetos A,James ER,Aston KI,Carrell DT,Jenkins TG,Yeste M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To analyze the pathogenesis of persistent and refractory haematospermia and to evaluate the aetiological diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for this type of haematospermia. Clinical data from 102 patients with persistent and refractory haematospermia was retrospectively analysed. Data collected inclu...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Li BJ,Zhang C,Li K,Zhang J,Zhang Y,Sun ZY,Kang HY,Zhou B,Jin FS,Zhang KQ,Li YF

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between alcohol intake and male reproductive function is still controversial. In the frame of a prospective cohort study, designed to investigate the relation between life style and fertility, we performed a cross-sectional analysis of semen quality. METHODS:Men of subfertile couples, referr...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Ricci E,Noli S,Ferrari S,La Vecchia I,Cipriani S,De Cosmi V,Somigliana E,Parazzini F

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-free seminal RNA (cfs-RNA) is mixed transcripts derived from male reproductive organs, and is potential biomarker for the research and diagnosis of male reproductive-related diseases. However, some clinical factors, including age, asymptomatic Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) infection, scrotal heat stress, abstinence...

journal_title：Andrology

authors： Dong TT,Yu Q,Qing XR,Ma XL,Dong WW,Shi J,Li HG

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00