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Sperm-Egg Manipulation for the Treatment of Male Infertility

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Infertility

Abstract

Male infertility, or defective sperm function, has been described as the single, largest defined cause of human infertility [1]. However, a precise definition of the infertile male is elusive. Ironically, it is more difficult to define defective sperm function with the advent of assisted conception, and high technology micromanipulation procedures, as the dual nature of the infertile couple is more thoroughly appreciated.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Foresterhill, AB9 2ZD, Aberdeen, UK

    Allan A. Templeton MD, FRCOG (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

  2. Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, D Floor, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, LS2 9NS, Leeds, UK

    James O. Drife MD, FRCSEd, FRCOG (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

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Fishel, S.B., Timson, J. (1992). Sperm-Egg Manipulation for the Treatment of Male Infertility. In: Templeton, A.A., Drife, J.O. (eds) Infertility. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1962-3_7

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