Genetics of Male Infertility: Essentials for the Clinician

  • Jon L. Pryor
  • Kenneth P. Roberts
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Abstract

In the past, the practicing urologist had no particular reason to understand the genetic causes of infertility; such causes were rare and usually little could be done for the afflicted patients. Recent advances in identifying genetic causes of infertility and treating patients with severe oligospermia and azoospermia, however, have made understanding the basics of reproductive genetics essential for the clinician treating infertility patients.

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Cystic Fibrosis Androgen Receptor Luteinizing Hormone Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Male Infertility 
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  • Jon L. Pryor
  • Kenneth P. Roberts

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