Safety evaluation of single-sperm cryopreservation technique applied in intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a technique that directly injects a single sperm into the cytoplasm of mature oocytes. Here, we explored the safety of single-sperm cryopreservation applied in ICSI. This retrospective study enrolled 186 couples undergoing ICSI-assisted pregnancy.

The efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can negatively affect men's mental health, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being. ED has affected >150 million men worldwide, and this number will reach approximately 322 million by 2025. Although PDE5-Is is a landmark in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, it may have side effects such as penile pain, cardiovascular dysfunction, and deafness.

Effectiveness of acupuncture for asthenozoospermia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of infertility is about 15%, and more than 50% of infertility cases are caused by male infertility. Asthenozoospermia is caused by male fertility decline and male infertility. Due to work pressure, environmental pollution, sexual diseases, and other factors, the number of patients with asthenozoospermia has increased in recent years.

Impacts of preoperative maximum detrusor pressure on minimally invasive surgery effect on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Background: This study aims to investigate the impacts of preoperative maximum detrusor pressure (Pdet.max) on minimally invasive surgery effect on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Methods: The clinical data of a total of 156 patients receiving minimally invasive surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Hospital of Nanchang Institute of Medical Sciences from August 2014 to June 2017 were retrospectively reviewed and summarized.