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ReviewAsian journal of andrology2025

Anatomical considerations, testicular, and scrotal anatomy of nonobstructive azoospermia patients.

Hao-Cheng Lin, Yan Chen, Yang-Yi Fang, Kai Hong

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Review in Asian journal of andrology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Hao-Cheng LinDepartment of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 10083, China.
Yan ChenDepartment of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 10083, China.
Yang-Yi FangDepartment of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 10083, China.
Kai HongDepartment of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 10083, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

abstractInfertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse, impacts 10%-20% of couples globally. Both male and female factors contribute equally to this condition. Azoospermia, particularly nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA), which affects 10%-15% of infertile men, represents a significant challenge in male infertility. The advent of assisted reproductive technology (ART), specifically microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE) followed by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), offers a possibility for men with NOA to father biological children. Recent studies have focused on the predictors of sperm retrieval in NOA patients, such as age, testicular volume, and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level. This review aims to explore the limited data on the anatomical characteristics of NOA patients and provide surgical considerations for micro-TESE, thereby enhancing understanding and improving outcomes for this challenging condition.

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AzoospermiaScrotumTestisHumansMaleMicrodissectionSperm Injections, IntracytoplasmicSperm Retrievalazoospermiamale infertilitymicrosurgical sperm retrievalnonobstructive azoospermiatesticular anatomy

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