Certain Components of the Seminal Fluid Without the Secretion of the Seminal Vesicle

Molnár, J; Bíró, Judit; Berényi, M

doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)38347-9

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“…It has long been known that human prostatic fluid is acid and the fluid from the seminal vesicles is slightly alkaline. Our results agree with others that acid pH, low volume and low fructose are indications of the absence of a contribution from the seminal vesicles (Molnar et al 1971). This may be to due to the congenital absence of the ducts and the seminal vesicles or due to bl~ckage, e.g.…”

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confidence: 93%

The Routine Spermiogram in the Assessment of Male Fertility

Brotherton¹,

Koch²,

Hammerstein³

1979

Int J of Andrology

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An analysis has been made of 1214 consecutive unselected first spermiograms obtained from a male infertility clinic. At least 30 pieces of information were obtained for each specimen. Spermiograms were classified using the system of the Comité Internacional de Andrologia which was found to be unwieldy. In addition the degree of oligozoospermia was assigned to grades based on the sperm count. There were indications of an abnormality in the glands of the reproductive tract in 43% of the spermiograms so indicating the large role infection inflammation/congenital abnormality still plays in male infertility. No relationship could be found between the presence of a glandular abnormality and any specific abnormality in the morphology and motility characteristics of the spermatozoa. The decrease in percent normal spermatozoa with sperm count was more marked than the decrease in percent motility, speed or vitality. Spermatozoa died at the same rate regardless of sperm count. Useful additions to the routine spermiogram are probably an accurate counting of leucocytes and a cytological examination of the prostatic fluid. Measurement of semen pH was a useful parameter provided precautions were taken not to lose carbon dioxide. Acid pH, low volume and low fructose indicated the absence of a contribution from the seminal vesicles. In the differential spermiogram it was necessary only to determine the proportion of normal spermatozoa, abnormal spermatozoa and immature germ cells. Repeat determinations of motility, speed, avital spermatozoa and fructose provided no useful additional information.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

The Routine Spermiogram in the Assessment of Male Fertility

Brotherton¹,

Koch²,

Hammerstein³

1979

Int J of Andrology

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“…Carnitine, possibly a suitable marker for the epididymides, was only determined in some cases. However, there are vonflicting reports on its organ-specificity (Molnar -1963;Molnar et al -1971). Contrary to the situation after vasectomy, the rise in epididymal pressure in congenital obstruction is of a different nature.…”

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Vas Deferens Aplasia: Clinical and Anatomical Features of 90 Cases

Wagenknecht¹,

Lotzin²,

Sommer³

et al. 2009

Andrologia

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Zusammenfassung Vas deferens‐Aplasie: Klinische und anatomische Merkmale bei 90 Fällen Von 531 Patienten mit Verschlußazoospermie ergab die Hodenfreilegung zur Epididymo‐Vasostomie eine Duktusaplasie bei 90 von ihnen (= 17%). In letzterer Gruppe wurde in 64 Fällen eine komplette beidseitige Agenesie und bei den übrigen eine teilweise Duktusaplasie oder verschiedene Befunde beider Seiten festgestellt. Die anatomischen Befunde wurden in unterschiedliche Häufigkeitsgruppen klassifiziert. Das typische anatomische Bild beinhaltete teils ausgedehnte paraepididymale Fettkörper, venöse Konglomerate an Stelle fehlender Nebenhodenanteile sowie häufig Morgagni's Hydatiden und Spermatocelen. Die präoperative Palpation und der chirurgische Befund korrelierten nicht. Laboruntersuchungen des Ejakulates zeigten bei der Mehrzahl der Fälle Volumen und Fruktosewerte unter der Norm. Die Elektronen‐ und Lichtmikroskopie ergab eine Auflösung von Spermatozoen in Spermatozoen‐Phagozytose innerhalb des dilatierten Nebenhodenkanals sowie im benachbarten Gewebe. Da die Laborwerte und die körperliche Untersuchung nicht immer einen verläßlichen Hinweis auf Duktusaplasie geben, muß die Hodenfreilegung erfolgen. Eine pelottenförmige Silikon‐Dakron Prothese wurde bei 16 Männern mit Ductusaplasie auf den Nebenhodenrest implantiert, jedoch ergaben die Inseminationen des aspirierten Materials bei deren Ehefrauen keine dauerhafte Schwangerschaft. In anderen Zentren wurden mit dieser Methode 3 Konzeptionen und normale Geburten erreicht.

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“…Fructose, which is produced almost solely by the seminal vesicles, is found in highest concentration in the final portions of the split ejaculate. Citric acid, which originates from the prostate gland, is found in highest concentration in the first portion (MacLeod & Hotchkiss, 1942; Lundquist, 1949;Amelar & Hotchkiss, 1963;Mann, 1964;Molnar, Biro & Berenyi, 1971). Recent studies in our laboratory revealed that the initial portion of the split ejaculate either did not coagulate, or liquefied immediately after coagulation.…”

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Components of Human Split Ejaculates

Tauber¹,

Zaneveld²,

Propping³

et al. 1975

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Summary. The concentrations of spermatozoa, fructose, IgG, IgA, albumin, lactoferrin, transferrin, secretory piece of IgA, \ g=b\ 1C/ \ g=b\ 1A\ x=r eq-\ globulin (C\m='\3-component of complement), ceruloplasmin and fibrinogen were evaluated in human split ejaculates and/or in whole human seminal plasma. The concentrations of spermatozoa, IgG, IgA, albumin and transferrin decreased from the first portion of the split ejaculate to the last, indicating that these proteins originate mostly from secretions other than the seminal vesicles. By contrast, the highest amounts of fructose and lactoferrin were present in the final portion of the split ejaculates, showing their seminal vesicle origin. No secretory piece, IgM, \ g=b\ 1C/ \ g=b\ 1A\ x=r eq-\ globulin, ceruloplasmin or fibrinogen could be detected in human semen. An unidentified antigen was found that has a relatively high molecular weight and shows \g=b\1-mobility on immunoelectrophoresis.

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Certain Components of the Seminal Fluid Without the Secretion of the Seminal Vesicle

Cited by 15 publications

References 12 publications

The Routine Spermiogram in the Assessment of Male Fertility

The Routine Spermiogram in the Assessment of Male Fertility

Vas Deferens Aplasia: Clinical and Anatomical Features of 90 Cases

Components of Human Split Ejaculates

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