Abstract

GENETICS AND MALE INFERTILITY

Dr. Prasad Lele, Dr Madhusudan Dey*, Dr Deepak Patil, Dr Rajesh Sharma

Abstract

Male are the sole cause of infertility in approximately 20% of infertile couples and are an important contributing factor in another 20-40% of couples with reproductive failure. Male infertility can result from a variety of causes. Some, like ductal obstruction and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, can be accurately defined and effectively treated. Genetic abnormalities can cause infertility by interfering with sperm production or transport. Genetic conditions have implications that extend beyond their association with azoospermia and severe oligospermia because they may have consequences for the offspring of affected couples. In this article we have discussed various aspects of genetics and male infertility.

Keywords: Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, azoospermia, severe oligospermia.