Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
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APPENDICESGENETIC &CHROMOSOMAL PROBLEMSEach cell in the bodynormally has 46chromosomesWhat are the genetic and chromosomal causes<strong>of</strong> infertility?Changes to chromosomes and genes can causeabnormal sperm production or blockages to spermflow. Chromosomes are the structures in cells thatpass on genetic information.Genetic and chromosomal disorders that affectfertility include:• Klinefelter’s syndrome• Y Chromosome deletions• Congenital absence <strong>of</strong> vas deferens (CAVD)• Other genetic problems, such asD<strong>own</strong> SyndromeIt is likely that other genetic disorders will befound in the future, which can help explain othersperm production problems that currently have nokn<strong>own</strong> cause.What is Klinefelter’s syndrome?Klinefelter’s syndrome is the most commonchromosomal disorder in men. About one in 650men, have an extra X chromosome, so instead <strong>of</strong>having the normal 46XY chromosomes, there are47XXY or similar abnormalities.MALE INFERTILITY 66