Cryptorchidism and its impact on male fertility: a state of art review of current literature

Authors

  • Eric Chung Division of Urology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
  • Gerald B. Brock Division of Urology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.645

Abstract

Cryptorchidism is associated with impairment of germ cell
maturation and subsequent infertility in adulthood. The present
report details common scenarios of referral of men with prior history
of cryptorchidism and orchidopexy seeking advice for infertility,
and examines the association between cyrptorchidism and male
infertility. The increase in the understanding of the hormonal
profiles and patho-physiological changes in germ cell maturation
in cryptorchid boys may potentially change our approach and
management strategies. Improvement in sperm retrieval techniques
and micromanipulation techniques, such as intracytoplasmic sperm
injection, has led to excellent fertilization and pregnancy outcomes
of treatment cycles.

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Author Biographies

Eric Chung, Division of Urology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Gerald B. Brock, Division of Urology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

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How to Cite

Chung, E., & Brock, G. B. (2013). Cryptorchidism and its impact on male fertility: a state of art review of current literature. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 5(3), 210–14. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.645

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2011): June

Section

Case Series

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