Common Urologic Diseases in Older Men and Their Treatment: How They Impact Fertility

    January 2017 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”
    Gabriella Avellino, Didi Theva, Robert D. Oates
    Studysummary This article reviews the impact of aging and related urologic conditions on male fertility, highlighting the effects of various treatments on sperm parameters and recommending pre-treatment counseling for fertility preservation. It reports no new clinical results.
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