In a testicular cancer study of men, increasing tumor size compared to testis size was associated with a reduced ability to produce sperm reported a new study published in The BJU International . The study suggested that men with a testis tumor exhibiting greater than 50% of their testis have less than a 50% chance of sperm production in their affected testis. The study comprised 103 men with testicular cancer and sperm production was present in the 70% of the patients. However, 24% of men presented with testicular cancer showed no sperm in their ejaculate at diagnosis.
Furthermore, the study recommends that patients with infertility and associated concerns should be presented earlier. Overall, this study helps to guide patients and clinicians at diagnosis about fertility counseling and treatment. Source: The BJU International What is your opinion regarding this study?
