Genetics of Male Infertility A Case-Based Guide for Clinicians
This unique, case-based guide provides a thoughtful and comprehensive overview of the genetic basis of male infertility for the practicing clinician. In addition to discussing the molecular foundations of sperm production and the consequences of genetic a
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Genetics of Male Infertility
Mohamed Arafa • Haitham Elbardisi Ahmad Majzoub • Ashok Agarwal Editors
Genetics of Male Infertility A Case-Based Guide for Clinicians
Editors Mohamed Arafa Department of Urology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Qatar
Haitham Elbardisi Department of Urology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Qatar
Ahmad Majzoub Department of Urology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Qatar
Ashok Agarwal Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH USA
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Foreword
The treatment of male infertility is progressively changing. One of the areas where new knowledge could lead to impressive new therapeutic opportunities is in the area of genetics of male fertility. This book Genetics of Male Infertility is presented as a case-based discussion of conditions that may affect male fertility. The topics covered in the book are broad-ranging and relevant for the understanding of all conditions that are important for management of the infertile male. Each chapter has a broad overview of the subject matter, complete with literature search. Each chapter provides a structured topic discussion that is often emphasized with a case discussion, where the condition being overviewed is tied to a specific clinical scenario to enhance the clinical relevance of the chapter. Some topics are of general information that are of importance for a complete understanding of male reproductive function. For example, Chaps. 1, 4, 7, 17, 18, and 19 are critical chapters that provide key foundations of genetic factors that are involved in
