title: New areas of research in male infertility.
abstract: Recent research in male reproduction holds much promise for future clinical application. Research on the relationship between sperm, semen, and the immune system may provide novel approaches to treating immune-related infertility. Investigations of sperm motility have shed new light on these complex mechanisms and may lead to rational approaches to the improvement of sperm function. New assays for secretory products unique to the testis show potential as markers for specific testicular cellular functions. In-vitro fertilization promises to become a viable treatment option for couples with male-factor infertility. Research on male contraception may lead to the development of safe and reversible male contraceptives.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mellinger
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goldstein
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D003272:Contraceptive Agents, Male; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D008253:Macaca mulatta; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D012106:Research; D012661:Semen / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology; D013081:Sperm Motility; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000276:immunology; D014646:Varicocele / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001323:Autoantibodies; D003272:Contraceptive Agents, Male; D007518:Isoantibodies