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A Clinical Approach to Male Infertility

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Male infertility is on the rise. In the era of ICSI, it may seem superfluous that we are discussing about the clinical management of an infertile male; on the contrary though, the clinical management of an infertile male is very essential today more so than ever before. Application of the right technique for the right indication is essential for the proper surgical management of male infertility. Medical management of male infertility is frequently ill/overused, necessitating a better basic understanding of male reproduction. This chapter intends to provide the reader with a thorough update on the clinical strategies involved in managing an infertile male built on the tenets of an evidence-based practice.

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  1. Department of Reproductive Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad University, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chennai, TN, 603103, India

    N. Pandiyan MD, DGO, MNAMS

  2. Andrology and Sexual Medicine, The Women’s Center, Center of Excellence for Mens Health, Burkit Road, T-Nagar, Chennai, TN, 600017, India

    Shah Dupesh Khan MBBS, DCE, FASM, (PhD)

  3. Fortis Healthcare, Fortis Malar Hospitals, Adyar, Chennai, TN, 600020, India

    Shah Dupesh Khan MBBS, DCE, FASM, (PhD)

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  1. Metro Male Clinic, Gunasekaran Hospital Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India

    Karthik Gunasekaran

  2. Department of Andrology and Reproductive, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institut, Chennai, India

    N Pandiyan

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Pandiyan, N., Khan, S.D. (2017). A Clinical Approach to Male Infertility. In: Gunasekaran, K., Pandiyan, N. (eds) Male Infertility. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3604-7_4

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