The use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has dramatically increased. In spite of this, the male partner in the couple is often not evaluated for fertility status or other general health conditions associated with male infertility. Such an approach goes against established guidelines recommending dual partner evaluations, and does not address longer-term male health risks. In this review, we discuss the urologist's role in the era of IVF/ICSI, which includes diagnosing serious conditions associated with infertility, treating reversible causes of infertility, defining untreatable causes of testis failure, and, when appropriate, facilitating sperm retrieval.
Urology. 2016 Dec 22 [Epub ahead of print]
Alexander W Pastuszak, John T Sigalos, Larry I Lipshultz
Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; Center for Reproductive Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: ., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX., Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; Center for Reproductive Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.