Biochemical Pattern Of Erectile Dysfunction in Nigerians Living in Kano, Nigeria

Emokpae, Mathias Abiodun; Gadzama, AA; Omale-Itodo, A

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“…In our study 62.5% of the azoospermic patients had a normal hormone balance. Emoakpe et al in Nigeria found a frequency of over 60% of azoospermic patients with a normal hormonal balance [34]. Azoospermia can be of secretory or obstructive origin.…”

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Profile of the Infertile Man at the University Hospital of Conakry (Guinea)

Bissiriou,

Daouda,

Oury

et al. 2023

OJU

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Introduction: Male infertility is defined as the inability of a man to impregnate a woman after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without contraception. Objective: To improve the state of knowledge on the profile of the infertile man in Guinea. Methodology: We conducted a prospective, descriptive study over a period of 6 months from October 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021. Results: We collected an overall number of 71 patients seen onroutine consultation for infertility. They had a mean age of 36.4 years. More than half of our patients were monogamous (79% of cases). Civil servants were the most affected with 38.02% of cases. Primary infertility was dominant in 65% (n = 46) of cases. On clinical examination, varicocele was the most remarkable abnormality with 88.73% (n = 63) followed by testicular hypotrophy with 59.15% (n = 42). Azoospermia was the most frequent sperm abnormality with 22.54% (n = 16) followed by oligospermia with 15.49% (n = 11). Hormonal assessment based on FSH and LH was performed in 16 patients with azoospermia (22.53%). FSH elevation was associated with azoospermia in 6 patients, i.e. 8.45%, azoospermia associated with a normal FSH level accounting for 14.08% in our series. Conclusion: In our practice, male infertility is becoming more and more of a concern due to the increasing number of patients seeking treatment. The scarcity of a medical assistance for procreation unit alongside with more efficient diagnostic means constitutes a handicap for its management.

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Profile of the Infertile Man at the University Hospital of Conakry (Guinea)

Bissiriou,

Daouda,

Oury

et al. 2023

OJU

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“…It was concluded that endocrine disorders are common in patients with ED and, therefore, essential in the management of these patients. [80] The findings of reproductive hormone derangements in ED may further complicate the reproductive potentials of the patients. The risk factors for ED include age (the prevalence of ED is 5% in men in their 40s, 10% for those in their 60s, 20% in men in their 70% and 50% in those in their eighth and ninth decades), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, excessive caffeine consumption and smoking.…”

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“…Akinloye et al [84] Original article: Androgen receptor gene CAG and GGN polymorphism 2009 Emokpae et al [23] Original article: Contributions of Bacterial infection to male infertility 2009 Ekhaise and Omoregie [16] Original article: Common Bacterial isolates in infertile males 2008 Ojobo [18] Review article: Management of infertility amongst Nigerian couples 2007 Emokpae et al [21] Original article: Male infertility and endocrinopathies 2007 Emokpae et al [67] Original article: Hormonal abnormalities in azoospermic men 2006 Emokpae and Uadia [89] Original article: Acrosin activity in spermatozoa of infertile males 2006 Emokpae et al [80] Original article: Biochemical pattern of erectile dysfunction in Nigerians 2006 Okonofua et al [7] Original article: Case control study of risk factors for male infertility 2005 Emokpae et al [22] Original article: Semen quality and infection…”

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Male infertility in Nigeria: A neglected reproductive health issue requiring attention

Uadia¹,

Emokpae²

2015

J Basic Clin Reprod Sci

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Even though infertility is not lethal, it has been described as a radical life changing problem that carries with it significant psychological trauma. Male factor infertility is responsible for about 40-50% of all infertility cases. Despite its high prevalence in Nigeria, not much effort has been made at tackling the problem. The impact of male factor infertility is likely to increase if adequate measures are not taken. This paper reviews the main factors that are responsible for the problem and also highlights the need to focus on prevention and management; how those affected could be assisted by government, agencies and the private sector. Internet search of studies on male infertility was done, and those relevant for this study were reviewed. The major causes of infertility in Nigeria are sexually transmitted infections and hormonal abnormalities. Effort should be made in arriving at a proper diagnosis, and adequate treatment given where causes are treatable. Otherwise the patients should be adequately counseled. In irreversible cases, assisted reproductive techniques may be suggested. This procedure as at now is beyond the reach of the average Nigerian citizen. Centers, where such facilities are available, may be subsidized by the government to reduce the cost.

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Biochemical Pattern Of Erectile Dysfunction in Nigerians Living in Kano, Nigeria

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Profile of the Infertile Man at the University Hospital of Conakry (Guinea)

Profile of the Infertile Man at the University Hospital of Conakry (Guinea)

Male infertility in Nigeria: A neglected reproductive health issue requiring attention

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