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| List of contributors | |
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| Foreword | |
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| Anatomy and embryology of the male reproductive tract and gonadal development | |
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| Male hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis | |
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| Leydig cell development and function | |
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| The Sertoli cell: morphology, function, and regulation | |
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| Spermatogenesis in the adult | |
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| The epididymis and accessory sex organs | |
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| An overview of the molecular mechanisms involved in human fertilization | |
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| New concepts in the genetics of male reproduction and infertility | |
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| Erection, emission, and ejaculation: mechanisms of control | |
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| Office evaluation of the subfertile male | |
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| Evaluation of sperm function | |
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| Endocrine evaluation | |
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| Testicular biopsy in male infertility evaluation | |
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| Adverse effects of environmental chemicals and drugs on the male reproductive system | |
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| Genetic aspects of infertility | |
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| Immunologic infertility | |
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| The effect of genital tract infection and inflammation on male infertility | |
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| Varicocele | |
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| Evaluation of female infertility for the non-gynecologist | |
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| The use of ultrasound and radiologic imaging in the diagnosis of male infertility | |
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| Microsurgical treatment of male infertility | |
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| Techniques of sperm retrieval | |
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| Management of ejaculatory duct obstruction | |
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| Nonsurgical treatment of male infertility: specific therapy | |
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| Nonsurgical treatment of male infertility: empiric therapy | |
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| Abnormalities of ejaculation | |
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| Male contraception and vasectomy | |
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| Intrauterine insemination from the urologist's perspective | |
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| In-vitro fertilization and micromanipulation for male infertility | |
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| Psychological issues of infertility and assisted reproductive technology | |
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| Legal issues in fertility preservation in the male | |
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| Analyzing male fertility data | |
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| Semen analysis | |
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| Strict criteria for sperm morphology | |
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| Sperm processing techniques | |
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| Sperm banking: indications and techniques | |
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| Tests for antisperm antibodies | |
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| Semen white blood cell assay | |
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| Determination of seminal oxidants (reactive oxygen species) | |
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| Measurement of DNA fragmentation in human spermatozoa | |
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| A look towards the future: advances in andrology expected to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of the infertile male | |
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| Index | |