A Clinician's Guide to the Sixth Edition of the WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen

Ashok Agarwal

ISBN 10: 1009476084 / ISBN 13: 9781009476089

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2026

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Step into this authoritative clinical guide designed to transform how you interpret semen tests and approach male fertility assessment. Specifically crafted for urologists, andrologists, reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, fertility nurses, laboratory professionals, and researchers, this indispensable resource uniquely bridges laboratory findings with clinical decision-making. Drawing on the sixth edition of the WHO Laboratory Manual, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of basic, extended, and advanced semen tests - highlighting their diagnostic value and clinical implications. As the latest WHO guidelines move away from fixed reference ranges, clinicians are now challenged to make nuanced, patient-specific decisions. This guide meets that challenge head-on with expert insights, real-world context, and practical strategies for interpreting semen reports and translating them into next steps in patient care. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced practitioner, this essential reference empowers you to harness the full potential of semen analysis in diagnosing and managing male infertility. Elevate your expertise - improve outcomes.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Clinician's Guide to the Sixth Edition of the WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1009476084
• ISBN 13: 9781009476089
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 9D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 228 grams

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Synopsis

Step into this authoritative clinical guide designed to transform how you interpret semen tests and approach male fertility assessment. Specifically crafted for urologists, andrologists, reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, fertility nurses, laboratory professionals, and researchers, this indispensable resource uniquely bridges laboratory findings with clinical decision-making. Drawing on the sixth edition of the WHO Laboratory Manual, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of basic, extended, and advanced semen tests – highlighting their diagnostic value and clinical implications. As the latest WHO guidelines move away from fixed reference ranges, clinicians are now challenged to make nuanced, patient-specific decisions. This guide meets that challenge head-on with expert insights, real-world context, and practical strategies for interpreting semen reports and translating them into next steps in patient care. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced practitioner, this essential reference empowers you to harness the full potential of semen analysis in diagnosing and managing male infertility. Elevate your expertise – improve outcomes.

About the Authors

Professor Ashok Agarwal is Founder and Director of the Global Andrology Forum, Emeritus Staff at the Cleveland Clinic, and Professor at Case Western Reserve University. With an h-index of 169, over 100,000 citations, 1056 publications, and 62 books, he is globally recognized as the number one researcher in male infertility and reproductive research.

Professor Wael Zohdy is Professor of Andrology at Cairo University, Egypt. He is an attending physician at Vitalité Health Network, NB, Canada, and has an h-index of 24, over 1,000 citations, and 44 publications. He has a special interest in reproductive endocrinology, biomedical informatics, big data analytics, and medical statistics.

Dr. Rupin Shah is known as the father of andrology in India. A pioneer in reconstructive microsurgery for male infertility and surgical sperm retrieval, he is also the inventor of the Shah penile prosthesis. He has published and lectured extensively on various aspects of male infertility and male sexual dysfunction.