This document provides an overview of the clinical management of nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA). It begins by defining NOA and explaining its challenges. It then discusses the diagnostic evaluation and differentiates between obstructive and nonobstructive causes. For NOA due to spermatogenic failure, the document outlines that the condition is irreversible and reviews sperm retrieval techniques and their success rates depending on the underlying etiology. It also notes that while biomarkers can reflect testicular function, they cannot definitively predict whether sperm will be found for retrieval.
Azoospermia is an challenging subject either on the diagnostic side or on the therapeutic issues. Types of testicular biopsy must be employed in selected patients as regard their background diagnosis e.g. obstructive, Klinefelter's,... etc.
Azoospermia is an challenging subject either on the diagnostic side or on the therapeutic issues. Types of testicular biopsy must be employed in selected patients as regard their background diagnosis e.g. obstructive, Klinefelter's,... etc.
OVERVIEW
Aim
Definition
Prerequisites
Individualisation of patient.
Ohss free IUI. Clinic
{Strict cancellation of cycle if OHSS is suspected}
Newer trends
Sucess Rates in IUI with COH
PROGNOTIC FACTORS to increase Pregnancy Rates..& discussion
Clinical management of men with nonobstructive azoospermia - Chances of Harve...Sandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Lecture 2: Chances of Harvesting Sperm in Nonobstructive Azoospermia
OVERVIEW
Aim
Definition
Prerequisites
Individualisation of patient.
Ohss free IUI. Clinic
{Strict cancellation of cycle if OHSS is suspected}
Newer trends
Sucess Rates in IUI with COH
PROGNOTIC FACTORS to increase Pregnancy Rates..& discussion
Clinical management of men with nonobstructive azoospermia - Chances of Harve...Sandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Lecture 2: Chances of Harvesting Sperm in Nonobstructive Azoospermia
Novel concepts in male factor infertility: clinical and laboratory perspectivesSandro Esteves
Presentation Objectives:
1. Update on the WHO reference values for semen parameters, and understand the role of sperm DNA fragmentation testing to decision-making strategies;
2. Learn how to counsel azoospermic men seeking fertility, and the role of gonadotropin therapy in this infertility condition;
3. Understand the benefits of microsurgery to both sperm retrieval and varicocele treatment;
4. Appraise the role of medical and surgical interventions to infertile men undergoing ART.
Clinical management of men with nonobstructive azoospermia - Azoospermia Diff...Sandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Lecture 1: Azoospermia Differential Diagnosis
seminar (Undescended testes)
Define the undescended testes.
Differentiate between the undescended testes , retractile testes .
Etiology and complication of the undescended testes.
Work up and management plan for the undescended testes .
Define the undescended testes.
Differentiate between the undescended testes , retractile testes .
Etiology and complication of the undescended testes.
Work up and management plan for the undescended testes .
Define the undescended testes.
Differentiate between the undescended testes , retractile testes .
Etiology and complication of the undescended testes.
Work up and management plan for the undescended testes .
Define the undescended testes.
Differentiate between the undescended testes , retractile testes .
Etiology and complication of the undescended testes.
Work up and management plan for the undescended testes Majmaah University
Commonest cause for empty scrotum is undescended testis. Proper education of physicians and parents regarding timing of surgery is mandatory to avoid serious consequences.
Clinical management of men with nonobstructive azoospermia - Role of IVF Labo...Sandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Lecture 5: Role of IVF Laboratory in Nonobstructive Azoospermia
Clinical management of men with nonobstructive azoospermia - Steps Before Spe...Sandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Lecture 3: Steps Before Sperm Retrieval in Nonobstructive Azoospermia
Clinical management of men with nonobstructive azoospermia - Sperm Retrieval ...Sandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Lecture 4: Sperm Retrieval Methods in Nonobstructive Azoospermia
Air quality: is it that important? And if so, how to measure and control it?Sandro Esteves
Quality and Risk Management in the IVF Laboratory; Redlara Brasil, Belo Horizonte, 14-15 September 2016
Content:
1.Air quality: is it that important?
2. How to control?
3. How to measure?
Public lecture - Stem Cell and Male InfertilitySandro Esteves
Reproductive Andrology Workshop III
17-21 January 2016 - Kuwait City - KUWAIT
Organized by: Al Jahra Reproductive Medicine Unit - Ministry of Health
Public Lecture - Stem Cell and Male Infertility
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...kevinkariuki227
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
- Link to NephroTube website: www.NephroTube.com
- Link to NephroTube social media accounts: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/join-nephrotube-on-social-media.html
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
1.
Clinical
Management
of
Nonobstruc4ve
Azoospermia
Sandro
C.
Esteves,
MD.,
PhD.
Medical
Director,
ANDROFERT
Andrology
&
Human
Reproduc=on
Clinic
Campinas,
BRAZIL
Andrology Workshop - ISAR 2015 - Chennai
2. Learning
objec4ves
At
the
comple4on
of
this
talk
par4cipants
should
be
able
to:
• Understand
why
nonobstruc=ve
azoospermia
is
one
of
the
most
challenging
condi=ons
in
infer=lity
care
• Learn
how
we
manage
infer=le
couples
in
whom
the
male
partner
has
NOA
at
Androfert
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 2
2015
ANDROFERT
3. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 3
2015
ANDROFERT
4. Azoospermia:
the
complete
lack
of
sperm
in
ejaculate
aEer
centrifuga4on
10-15% infertile
males
1-3% male
population
Cooper
et
al.
Hum
Reprod
Update
2009;
Esteves
&
Agarwal,
Clinics
2013
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 4
2015
ANDROFERT
5. Esteves et al Int Braz J Urol 2014; 40: 443-53
Goals of semen analysis are to reduce
analytical error and enhance precision
Examination of pelleted
semen
Differentiation between ‘true’
azoospermia and
cryptozoospermia
Minimum 2 analyses
Transient azoospermia due
to medical conditions and
biological variability
Supernatant is
discharged
Pellet is
meticulously
examined
Centrifugation at
3,000g for 15
minutes
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 5
2015
ANDROFERT
6. Diagnostic parameters provide >90%
prediction of whether azoospermia is due
to spermatogenic failure
Medical history
Cryptorchidism, testicular trauma, torsion, infection, radio-/
chemotherapy, congenital abnormalities, systemic diseases
Physical examination
Small testes (<15 cc; long axis <4.6 cm)
Flat epididymis, palpable vas
Endocrine profile
Elevated FSH levels (>7.6 mIU/ml in 90% men)
Low testosterone levels (<300 ng/dl in up to 50%)
Esteves et al Clinics 2011
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 6
2015
ANDROFERT
7. Obstruc4ve
Non-‐
obstruc4ve
Hypo-‐hypo
Spermatogenic
failure
Clinical
picture
FSH/LH:
ñ
or
nl
TT:
low
or
nL
Testes:
small
or
nl
Normal
testes
&
endocrine
profile;
Mechanical
blockage
FSH/LH
<1.2
mUI/
mL,
Low
TT,
small
tes4s,
poor
viriliza4on
Disrupted
Normal
Spermatogenesis
Esteves
et
al,
Clinics
2011
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 7
2015
ANDROFERT
Prognosis
and
management
differen4ally
affected
by
type
of
azoospermia
8. Verza Jr & Esteves, Atlas of Human Reproduction SBRH 2013
Isolated diagnostic biopsy rarely indicated
provide no definitive proof of whether sperm will be
found; may jeopardize future retrieval attempts
Differential diagnosis
with obstructive
azoospermia
Work-up in NOA associated
to maturation arrest is
unrevealing
Wet examination and
cryopreservation if
sperm found
Hypospermatogenesis
Maturation arrest
Sertoli cell-only
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 8
2015
ANDROFERT
9. Sperm retrieval
highly successful
regardless of cause
of obstruction and
method of retrieval
Obstructive azoospermia is a favorable
prognostic condition in male infertility
100% 96.6% 96.3%
CBAVD Vasectomy Post-‐infection
OBSTRUCTIVE
AZOOSPERMIA
Management options include
reconstructive surgery and ART
OA (N=146)
Esteves et al. J Urol. 2013;189: 232-7
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 9
2015
ANDROFERT
10. ICSI outcome in obstructive azoospermia
comparable with fertile donors
64
61
47
34
61
66
50
38
2PN
Fertilization
(%)
High quality
embryos (%)
Clinical
pregnancy (%)
Live birth (%)
Obstructive azoospermia (N=146)
Donor sperm (N=40)
p=NS
Esteves et al. Asian J Androl 2014; 16: 602-6
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 10
2015
ANDROFERT
11. • Low FSH and LH levels (<1.2 mIU/L)
• Low total testosterone levels (<300 ng/dL)
• Hypotrophic testes
NOA
due
to
hypogonadotropic
hypogonadism
Congenital:
Kallman syndrome
Prader-Willi
Acquired:
Pituitary tumor
Steroid abuse
Testosterone replacement therapy
FraieZa
et
al.
Clinics
68;
2013
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 11
2015
ANDROFERT
12. Classic
treatment
for
male
hypogonadism
and
infer4lity
u-‐hCG
1,000-‐2,000
IU;
IM
injec4ons;
twice
or
t.i.w;
minimum
12
weeks
Rec-‐hCG:
SC
self-‐
injec4on
qw
Pre-‐filled
syringe
Pen
device
FraieZa
et
al.
Clinics
2013;
68(Suppl.1):81-‐8
Specific
therapy
in
adult
onset
hypo-‐
hypo
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 12
2015
ANDROFERT
13. Rec-‐hCG
for
male
hypo-‐hypo
Esteves
&
Papanikolaou
Fer5l
Steril
2011;96:S230
Series
of
men
with
adult-‐onset
HH;
Recombinant
hCG
(Ovitrelle
250
mcg
qw
for
12
weeks)
Baseline
PosTreatment
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 13
2015
ANDROFERT
14. Frequency of azoospermia among 2,383
patients attending an Infertility Clinic
Esteves et al. Clinics 2011; 66: 691-700.
Azoospermia
35%
61%
36%
3%
Hypo-hypo
OA
SF
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 14
2015
ANDROFERT
15. Tes4cular
torsion;
trauma
Post-‐inflammatory
(eg.
Mumps
orchi=s)
Exogenous
factors
(eg.
Cytotoxic
drugs,
irradia=on)
Tes4cular
cancer
Systemic
diseases
(eg.
Liver
cirrhosis,
renal
failure)
Congenital
Tes4cular
dysgenesis/cryptorchidism
Gene4c
abnormali4es
(Klinefelter
syndrome,
Yq
microdele=ons,
etc.)
Acquired
Idiopathic
(unknown
e4ology)
Esteves
et
al.
Clinics
2011;
66:691-‐700
NOA
due
to
spermatogenic
failure:
an
irreversible
condi4on
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 15
2015
ANDROFERT
16. Challenges
faced
by
health
professionals
providing
care
for
men
with
SF
§ Counseling
about
the
chances
of
finding
tes4cular
sperm
§ Usefulness
of
any
medical
interven4on
before
sperm
retrieval
§ Which
sperm
retrieval
method
to
apply
§ Reproduc4ve
poten4al
of
retrieved
gametes
in
ICSI
treatment
§ Health
of
offspring
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 16
2015
ANDROFERT
17. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 17
2015
ANDROFERT
18. Esteves et al Fertil Steril 2010; Raman & Schlegel J Urol 2003;
Hopps et al. Hum Reprod 2003; Damani et al JCO 2002
Etiology category
Success in finding
sperm
Cryptorchidism
52-74%
Post-infection
67%
Torsion
>50%
Post-chemotherapy/RT
25-75%
Genetic (KS, AZFc)
25-70%
Idiopathic
50-60%
Etiology cannot determine whether or not
sperm will be found within the testis
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 18
2015
ANDROFERT
19. FSH levels
Testosterone
levels
Testicular
volume
elec4ng
candidates
for
SR
Can
biomarkers
predict
SR
success?
Diagnostic markers reflect global testicular
function but not the presence of a site of
active spermatogenesis
Verza Jr & Esteves. Fertil Steril 2011; 96 (Suppl.): S53
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 19
2015
ANDROFERT
20. Biopsy helpful for counseling
but does not provide definitive proof of whether sperm
will be found; may jeopardize future retrieval attempts
100%
40.3%
19.5%
Hypospermatogenesis
Maturation Arrest
Sertoli-cell only
Presence of sperm within the
testicle (micro-TESE; N=357)
Esteves & Agarwal. Asian J Androl 2014; 16: 642
Testicular
histopathology
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 20
2015
ANDROFERT
21. Complete
AZFa,
AZFb
or
AZFa+b
microdele4ons
unfavorable
prognosis
YCMD
SR
success
AZFa
nil
AZFb
nil
AZFc
50-‐70%
Krausz
et
al.
2014;
Esteves
et
al.
2013;
Esteves
2015
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 21
2015
ANDROFERT
22. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 22
2015
ANDROFERT
23. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 23
2015
ANDROFERT
Interven4ons
to
infer4le
males
men
with
SF
prior
to
a
sperm
retrieval
aZempt
24. Among 233 men with SF and clinical
varicocele, about 1/3 had motile sperm in
postoperative ejaculate
Weedin et al J Urol 2010; 183: 2309-15
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 24
2015
ANDROFERT
25. Matura4on
arrest
and
hypospermatogenesis
favorable
prognosis
Weedin
et
al
J
Urol
2010;183:2309-‐15
Among
233
men
with
SF
and
treated
varicocele,
1/3
had
mo4le
sperm
in
postop.
ejaculate
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 25
2015
ANDROFERT
26. Rationale for varicocele repair
Catch-up testicular growth among
adolescents following varicocele
repair
Improvement in sperm parameters
after varicocele repair
Abnormally-low T restored to normal
levels in some men after varicocele
repair
Wang et al Fertil Steril 1991; 55: 152-5; Su et al J Urol 1995; 154: 1752-5;
Çayan et al J Urol 2002; 168: 929731-4; Hamada et al Nat Rev Urol 2013; 10: 26-37
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 26
2015
ANDROFERT
27. Inci
et
al
J
Urol
2009;182:1500-‐5;
Haydardedeoglu
et
al
Urology
2010;75:83-‐6
§ Inci
2009
OR:
2.63
(95%
CI:
1.05-‐6.60;
p=0.03)
Although
2/3
remain
azoospermic
aEer
varicocele
repair,
SRR
is
increased
§ Haydardedeoglu
2010
53
30
Treated (N=66)
Untreated
(N=30)
SR success (%)
61
38
Treated (N=31)
Untreated
(N=65)
p<0.01
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 27
2015
ANDROFERT
28. Medica4on
Hypogonadism
(TT<300
ng/dl)
in
up
to
50%
men
with
SF
High
ITT
levels
essen=al
for
spermatogenesis
in
combina=on
with
Sertoli
cell
s=mula=on
by
FSH
Paradoxically
weak
s4mula4on
of
Leydig
and
Sertoli
cells
by
endogenous
gonadotropins
Due
to
high
baseline
FSH
and
LH
levels
the
rela=ve
amplitudes
are
low
Shiraishi
et
al
Hum
Reprod
2012;27:331-‐9;
Sussman
et
al
Urol
Clin
N
Am
2008;35:147-‐55
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 28
2015
ANDROFERT
29. Study Study design Study group Medication Findings
Pavlovich
et al. 2001
Case series
43 men with
T/E ratio <10
Testolactone No effect
Hussein et
al. 2005
Prospective
cohort
42 men with
favorable
hystology
Clomiphene
Sperm found in SA in 64.3%; All men
who remained azoospermic had
success at SR
Selman et
al. 2006
Prospective
cohort
49 men with
maturation
arrest
rec-hFSH and hCG
No return of sperm in ejaculate;
posttreatment SRR were 21.4%
Ramasamy
et al. 2009
Case series
56 men with
nonmosaic
Klinefelter
Testolactone or anastrozole,
alone or combined with hCG
SRR increased by 1.4-fold
Reifsnyder
et al. 2012
Retrospective
cohort
307 men with
hypogonadis
m
Aromatase inhibitors, hCG or
Clomiphene, alone or
combined
No effect
Shiraishi et
al. 2012
Prospective
cohort
28 men with
idiopathic SF
hCG alone or combined with
rec-hFSH
SR success in 21% of the treated men
vs. none in untreated men
Hussein et
al. 2013
Prospective
cohort
612
unselected
men
Clomiphene alone or
combined with hCG or hMG
Sperm found in SA in 10.9% of treated
males; SRR higher in men who
remained azoospermic and treated
(57.0 vs. 33.6%, p<0.001)
!
Aromatase
inhibitors
and
gonadotropins
have
been
used
with
variable
results
Esteves
Asian
J
Androl
2015;17:1-‐12
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 29
2015
ANDROFERT
30. Testosterone
and
estradiol
levels
<300
ng/dL
(10.4
nmol/L)
Hypogonadism
category
Pure
Medica4on
algorithm
at
Androfert
Tx
aimed
at
boos4ng
T
Aromatase
inhibitor
(anastrozole
1mg
orally
qid)
Rec-‐hCG
(250
mcg
SC
qw);
rec-‐FSH
added
(75
IU
SC
biw)
if
FSH
levels
<1.5
mIU/ml
T/E
ra4o
<10
Aromatase
hyperac4vity
T/E
ra4o
>10
(nl)
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 30
2015
ANDROFERT
Esteves
Asian
J
Androl
2015:
17:1-‐12
31. ITT
levels
increase
aEer
hCG;
s4mulatory
effect
on
residual
spermatogenic
areas
Shinjo
E
et
al
Andrology
2013;1:929-‐35;
Shiraishi
et
al
Hum
Reprod
2012;27:331-‐9
273
1348
Before
After
ITT (ng/dl)
ITT
levels
increased
aEer
hCG-‐based
therapy
Spermatogonial
DNA
synthesis
increased
PCNA
expression
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 31
2015
ANDROFERT
32. 1Shiraishi
et
al
Hum
Reprod
2012;27:331-‐9;
Esteves
Int
Braz
J
Urol
2013;39:440
hCG-‐based
therapy
may
increase
SR
success
in
men
with
SF
Microdissec4on
TESE
Rescue
~15%
of
pa4ents
with
previous
failed
SR
aZempts1
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 32
2015
ANDROFERT
33. Esteves
Asian
J
Androl
2015;17:1-‐12
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 33
2015
ANDROFERT
34. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 34
2015
ANDROFERT
35. Sperm
retrieval
methods
in
NOA
due
to
spermatogenic
failure
Technique
Acronym
Success
Tes4cular
sperm
aspira4on
TESA
15-‐50%
Tes4cular
sperm
extrac4on
TESE
20-‐60%
Microdissec4on
tes4cular
sperm
extrac4on
Micro-‐
TESE
40-‐67%
Esteves
et
al
Int
Braz
J
Urol
2013;37:570-‐83;
Deruyver
et
al
Andrology
2014;2:20-‐4
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 35
2015
ANDROFERT
37. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 37
2015
ANDROFERT
38. Tissue removed (mg)
Large Single-
Biopsy TESE
Micro-
TESE
P-
value
65 ± 25
8.9 ± 2.5
<0.01
Optimizing sperm
retrieval
Conven=onal
TESE
Micro-‐TESE
Fragment
weight
Fragment
weight
Verza Jr & Esteves Fertil Steril 2011;
Esteves & Varghese J Reprod Sci 2013
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 38
2015
ANDROFERT
39. Morphometric
evalua4on
of
seminiferous
tubules
increases
SR
efficiency
Median
25%-75%
5%-95%
Raw Data
yes No
Presence of Sperm
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
420
Max.TubuleDiameter
Verza
Jr
S,
Esteves
SC.
Fer5l
Steril
2012;
98:
S242;
Esteves
&
Varghese
J
Reprod
Sci
2012;
5(3):233-‐43
N=54; Tubule Diameter: KW-H (1;54) = 25.2; P<0.001
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 39
2015
ANDROFERT
40. • Optimize sperm retrieval
• Mechanical mincing
• Enzymatic tissue digestion
• Avoid iatrogenic damage
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 40
2015
ANDROFERT
41. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 41
2015
ANDROFERT
42. On
average,
one
top-‐quality
addi4onal
embryo
for
transfer
or
cryopreserva4on
Clean
Room
Technology
&
ICSI
Results
2,315
pa4ents;
14,660
embryos
Esteves
&
Bento.
Reprod
Biomed
Online
2013;26:9-‐21
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 42
2015
ANDROFERT
43. Sperm
Vitrifica4on
in
“Cell
Sleeper”
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 43
2015
ANDROFERT
44. 41.4
47
43.3
20
100
64
61
34.2
Sperm
retrieval (%)
2PN
Fertilization
(%)
Top Quality
Embryos (%)
Live Birth (%)
Non-obstructive (N=365)
Obstructive (N=146)
P<0.01
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 44
2015
ANDROFERT
45. 3,412
cycles
Oocyte
number
and
LBR
at
Androfert
(ICSI
cycles
involving
severe
male
factor)
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 45
2015
ANDROFERT
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
20
25
Number
of
oocytes
Clinical
pregnancy
Live
birth
Esteves
et
al.,
in
prepara5on
46. COS
in
ART
involving
NOA
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 46
2015
ANDROFERT
• Main
goal:
effec4veness
• Clinical
quality
indicator:
number
oocytes
• Protocol
of
choice:
Antagonist
+
tailored
recFSH
dose
according
to
pa4ent
subgroup
cetrorelix
(flexible);
150-‐300
IU/d
pen
injector
>35yr
and
DOR:
Antagonist
+
recFSH/recLH
cetrorelix
(flexible);
follitropin
alfa
+
lutropin
alfa
2:1
ra=o
(1-‐2
vials/d);
from
s=mula=on
D1
47. COS
in
poor
responders
involving
NOA
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 47
2015
ANDROFERT
• Goal:
minimum
of
8
MII
oocytes
• Strategy:
Oocyte
banking
+
fresh
cycle
and
micro-‐TESE
(day
prior
OPU)
-‐
Antagonist
+
recFSH/recLH
(2:1
ra4o;
2
vials/d
from
Sd1)
-‐
Minimal
IVF
s4mula4on
48. What about the health of resulting
offspring
Esteves et al Asian J Androl 2014; 16: 602-6
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 48
2015
ANDROFERT
49. Region
N
Outcome
analyzed
Main findings
Palermo et al.
1999
USA
22
Congenital
abnormalities
No difference with obstructive
azoospermia 4.5% vs 1.3%
Vernaeve et al.
2005
Belgium
61
Perinatal data;
Congenital
abnormalities
Lower gestational age (singletons);
Increased frequency of premature twins;
No difference with OA (4% vs 3%)
Fedder et al
2007
Denmark
76
Congenital
abnormalities
No difference with other infertility
categories (0% vs 4.0%)
Belva et al.;
2011
Belgium
193
Perinatal data;
Congenital
abnormalities
Similar perinatal outcomes; no
difference 4.2% SF vs 5.2% OA (ns)
Esteves & Agarwal. Clinics 2013; 68 (Suppl.1): 141-50
Neonatal
Outcome
of
Babies
Born
Health of offspring reassuring
but a call for continuous monitoring needed due
to limited data and lack of long-term follow-up
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 49
2015
ANDROFERT
50. ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 50
2015
ANDROFERT
What the future holds for men with
spermatogenic failure…
51. Conclusions
1. Nonobstruc4ve
azoospermia
worst
prognos4c
condi4on
in
male
infer4lity
2. Best
management
of
NOA
seeking
fer4lity
includes
proper
diagnosis,
interven4ons
to
op4mize
sperm
produc4on,
microsurgical
SR,
state-‐of-‐
art
laboratory
care
&
individualized
COS
3. Mul4disciplinary
team
work
ANDROLOGY AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION CLINIC - REFERRAL CENTER FOR MALE REPRODUCTION
S ESTEVES, 51
2015
ANDROFERT
52. Thank
you
धन्यवाद Obrigado
This
presenta4on
is
available
at
hZp://www.slideshare.net/
sandroesteves