Ejaculation and Sperm Transport

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Chapter 7 - Ejaculation and Sperm Transport

Physiology and Clinical Concerns

from Section 2 - The Biology of Male Reproduction and Infertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 December 2023

Christopher Koprowski ,

Garrick Greear and

Tung-Chin Hsieh

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Douglas T. Carrell ,

Alexander W. Pastuszak and

James M. Hotaling

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Douglas T. Carrell: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak: Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine

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Ejaculation is a complex physiologic phenomenon and may have been historically necessary to achieve pregnancy. The advent of successful assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection and surgical sperm removal, have become an area of interest in reproductive medicine research. As such, interest has shifted away from ejaculatory disorders in part due to the tremendous success of assisted reproduction. Ejaculatory disorders are poorly understood and frequently misdiagnosed. While sperm retrieval procedures are highly effective in achieving the goal of reproduction, accurate diagnoses and management of these disorders to minimize complexity of ART are required. Additionally, many of these symptoms induce distress in patients, despite having any concerns involving fertility, resulting in significant quality of life implications for them. The evaluation of this entity requires a careful and appropriate treatment strategy. A carefully planned workup is needed to determine an accurate diagnosis and treatment that can result in high levels of patient satisfaction.

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men’s health ejaculation dysfunction urologic evaluation sperm development sperm emission sperm expulsion

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Information: Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
, pp. 61 - 66

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009197533.008 [Opens in a new window]

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Print publication year: 2023

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