Testicular heating and its possible contributions to male infertility: a review
1995; Wiley; Volume: 18; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1365-2605.1995.tb00408.x
ISSN2047-2927
Autores Tópico(s)Reproductive Biology and Fertility
ResumoInternational Journal of AndrologyVolume 18, Issue 4 p. 169-184 Free Access Testicular heating and its possible contributions to male infertility: a review R. MIEUSSET, Corresponding Author R. MIEUSSET Hôpital La Grave, Toulouse, France*Centre de Stérilité Masculine, Hôpital La Grave, 31052 Toulouse cedex, France.Search for more papers by this authorL. BUJAN, L. BUJAN Hôpital La Grave, Toulouse, FranceSearch for more papers by this author R. MIEUSSET, Corresponding Author R. MIEUSSET Hôpital La Grave, Toulouse, France*Centre de Stérilité Masculine, Hôpital La Grave, 31052 Toulouse cedex, France.Search for more papers by this authorL. BUJAN, L. BUJAN Hôpital La Grave, Toulouse, FranceSearch for more papers by this author First published: August 1995 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2605.1995.tb00408.xCitations: 212AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Agger, P. (1971) Scrotal and testicular temperature: its relation to sperm count before and after operation for varicocele. Fertility and Sterility, 22, 286–296. Ali, J. I., Weaver, S., Weinstein, S. H. & Grimes, E. M. (1990) Scrotal temperature and semen quality in men with and without varicocele. 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