Topical problems of care rendered to childless couples with male factor infertility: сlinical, organizational, and methodical aspects

Abstract

The paper considers the topical problems of the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of male reproductive dysfunction, by using an interdisciplinary approach in view of clinical, organizational, and methodical aspects. It proposes a three-level care system for men from childless couples. Current requirements for andrology laboratory equipment and sperm quality assessment methods are shown. Identification of 3 steps of comprehensive prevention of male reproductive dysfunction is substantiated.

Keywords

• childless marriage
• sperm
• oxidative stress
• sperm chromatin
• dna fragmentation
• acrosome reaction
• varicocele
• prostatitis
• infertility treatment