[Hydrophilic and lipophilic nutrients for the treatment of male idiopathic infertility: a randomized, comparative, open-label, multicenter, prospective, controlled study].

Introduction: the efficiency of nutrient therapy for idiopathic male infertility remains controversial. In particular, it is not unclear if hydrophilic or lipophilic nutrients are more effective.

Aim: to compare the efficiency of a complex containing hydrophilic components (L-carnitine, zinc, selenium, vit.

[The experience of using drug Afalaza for treatment of lower urinary symptoms in treatment-nave patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia].

Introduction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common diseases in men over 50 years. The prevalence of the BPH increases with age, and pathologic features of BPH are found in about 90% of men over 80 years.

Aim: The aim of the study was to study the efficacy and safety of Afalaza for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in treatment-nave patients with BPH.

[Using L- and acetyl-L-carnintines in combination with clomiphene citrate and antioxidant complex for treating idiopathic male infertility: a prospective randomized trial].

Unlabelled: The most common cause of male infertility is idiopathic oligo-, and or astheno-, and /or teratozoospermia. In such cases, anti-estrogens, antioxidants (vitamins and trace elements) or carnitines are used, but the evidence on their effectiveness is inconsistent; there are currently no published studies exploring their concurrent use.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy and safety of the L- and acetyl-L-carnitine complex, vitamins A, E, C, selenium, zinc and other antioxidants ("SpermActin" + "More than vitamins") in combination with clomiphene citrate (CC) in managing male idiopathic infertility in the form of oligo, and/or astheno-, and/or teratozoospermia.

Male fertility and varicocoele: role of immune factors.

The role of antisperm antibodies (ASA) in the aetiopathogenesis of varicocoele-related male infertility remains unclear. The objective of this study was to determine whether varicocoele is associated with antisperm immune response and whether this factor provides additional affect on male fertility. We performed a multicentral, prospective study that included the clinical examination of 1639 male subjects from infertile couples and 90 fertile men, the evaluation of the absolute and relative risks of immune infertility associated with varicocoele and the impact of the autoimmune response on the semen quality.