SFEBES2016 Special Workshops and Sessions Nurse session 2: Male fertility (3 abstracts)
1University of Lausanne, Institute of Higher Education & Research in Healthcare, Lausanne, Switzerland; 2Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland.
Primary forms of infertility result from gonadal causes and have limited treatment options. In contrast, secondary infertility is of neuroendocrine origin and is amenable to several therapeutic approaches. Reproductive capacity depends on critical developmental windows of hormonal activity during neonatal life and during puberty. Thus, a developmental perspective can provide insight for predicting fertility potential as well as for guiding the selection of treatment to maximize outcome. This presentation will provide an overview of male reproductive physiology and the respective targets for fertility-inducing treatment. The evidence base for different fertility-inducing treatment will be reviewed as well as a brief summary of emerging therapeutics and their pros and cons. Particular attention will be given to predictors of outcome and the importance of tailoring the treatment approach. This nursing-focused presentation will provide a foundation for understanding treatments for the patient with secondary infertility and will highlight the importance of patient education and shared decision-making.