Y chromosome microdeletion and cytogenetic findings in male infertility: A cross-sectional descriptive study.

Background: Infertility affects about 15% of couples worldwide, and the male factor alone is responsible for approximately 50% of the cases. Genetic factors have been found to play important roles in the etiology of azoospermia and severe oligospermia conditions that affect 30% of individuals seeking treatment at infertility clinics.

Objective: To determine the frequency of chromosomal abnormalities and Y chromosome microdeletion in infertile men.