Search for dissertations about: "male infertility"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words male infertility.

  2. 16. Foxi1, an important gene for hearing, kidney function and male fertility

    Author : Hilmar Vidarsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
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    Abstract : Aim: In this study we focused on the biological importance of the forkhead transcription factor Foxi1. The overall aim was to elucidate the functional role of Foxi1 in the inner ear, kidney and epididymis. READ MORE

  4. 17. Anti-Müllerian hormone and fertility in male patients with chronic kidney disease

    Author : Dag Eckersten; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
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    Abstract : AbstractBoth men and women with end stage renal disease (ESRD) often suffer from infertility. The reason for this is multifactorial and includes sexual dysfunction, psychological factors and hormonal disturbances. The hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal axis is altered already at moderate reduction in kidney function. READ MORE

  5. 18. Preservation of male fertility in childhood acute leukemia : an experimental study addressing novel strategies and putative risks

    Author : Mi Hou; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Although treatment of cancer in young boys with cytotoxic agents has long been known to cause infertility in the survivors, the mechanisms underlying drug-induced damage to the immature testis remain unclear. A number of clinical issues associated with transplantation of testicular germ cells or tissues also require clarification. READ MORE

  6. 19. In vitro fertilization : emotional reactions to treatment, pregnancy and parenthood

    Author : Anna Hjelmstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : in vitro fertilization; infertility distress; pregnancy; parenthood; personality traits; anxiety; marital relationship;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study the emotional reactions of women and men entering in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and to study the emotional reactions during pregnancy and postpartum in couples who have achieved a pregnancy following IVF. Ninety-one couples seeking IVF treatment were investigated regarding gender differences in stress related to infertility. READ MORE

  7. 20. Studies of androgen receptor gene mutations in patients phenotypically ranging from complete androgen insensitivity to men with preserved fertility

    Author : Yvonne Lundberg Giwercman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : androgen insensitivity; androgen receptor; mutations; genetic diagnostics; abnormal sex differentiation; infertility;

    Abstract : The androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is the single most common cause of male pseudohermaphroditism, i. e., deficient masculinization which is not explained by disturbed testis development. In its most severe form it affects at least 1/20 000 newborn 46, XY males. READ MORE