Specific and sensitive diagnosis of syphilis using a real-time PCR for Treponema pallidum

A real-time PCR assay with a Taqman probe was developed that targeted the polA gene of Treponema pallidum. The test was validated using an analytical panel (n = 140) and a clinical panel of genital samples (n = 112) from patients attending a sexually transmitted infections clinic. High sensitivities and specificities of 94-100% were achieved using two real-time PCR platforms, the Rotor-Gene and the iCycler. The assay can be completed within 2 h, enabling reporting in <8 h. This fast and robust assay is suitable for implementation in routine laboratories for diagnosing primary syphilis.     

The prevalence of transsexualism in Singapore

The prevalence of transsexualism in Singapore was estimated by counting all the patients who sought sex-reassignment surgery and were subsequently diagnosed as transsexuals by psychiatrists. Up to 1986, there were a total of 458 Singapore-born transsexuals, of which 343 were males and 115 were females. This was a prevalence of 35.2 per 100,000 population age 15 and above (or 1/2900) for male transsexualism, and 12.0 per 100,000 (or 1/8300) for female transsexualism. The sex ratio was about 3 males to 1 female. The main reason for the high prevalence was the availability of sex-reassignment surgery.     

Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal function in two infants with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome

We report on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal function in 2 male infants with the Smith-Lemli-Opitz (SLO or RSH) syndrome. Both infants had abnormal external genitalia. Basal and LHRH stimulated plasma gonadotropins were normal for age (1 month). Plasma testosterone, androstenedione, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate were normal for age and sex. Some forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (17,20-desmolase deficiency, 17α-hydroxylase deficiency, and 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency) were ruled out by hormonal studies. The endocrinological findings indicate a normal hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal function and a normal adrenal steroid biosynthesis in these 2 patients. A partial androgen receptor defect causing the genital malformations seems possible in one patient. Whether 5α-reductase deficiency is the cause of the male pseudohermaphroditism in SLO syndrome remains the subject of future studies. © 1992 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

抗氧化性维生素与男性生殖

生殖系统内过多的活性氧 (ROS)产生可导致精子膜脂质过氧化损伤 ,而抗氧化性维生素对于清除ROS 避免精子脂质过氧化损伤具有一定保护作用。本文就抗氧化性维生素在男性生殖中的作用及其在男性不育治疗等方面进行了综述     

Role of Estrogens on Human Male Reproductive System

This review focuses on estrogen role on human male physiology. Biological estrogen actions on male reproductive system are summarized with particular regard to the effects of congenital estrogen deprivation in men. The effects of estrogen on spermatogenesis, hormonal secretion and gonadotropin feedback and on sexual behavior are discussed. It is remarked that the role of estrogens in male reproduction is a very recent acquisition in reproductive endocrinology, but it promises new future fields of research to be investigated as well as the possible disclosure of new strategies in clinical practice.     

精浆蛋白电泳分析的临床意义

目的为了初步了解男性精浆中的蛋白电泳谱以及蛋白谱与男性生育能力的相关关系。方法通过应用SPIFE3000全自动电泳分析仪对20例对照组(生育组)与140例观察组(不育组)的精浆进行蛋白分离(琼脂糖区带电泳法),建立其精浆蛋白质的特征电泳图谱,并进行对比分析。结果精浆蛋白经酸蓝染色后,区带清晰,从阳极到阴极分为A、B、C、D、E 5条带,电泳各区带百分比含量结果经方差分析,发现不育组与生育组A、C、D、E百分比含量变化有统计学意义(P<0.01),且无精子症患者精浆的蛋白谱有特异的"双峰"特点。结论精浆蛋白区带电泳分析可作为不育症的辅助诊断指标,且将是对男性不育诊断手段的有力补充。     

少、弱精子症中精子形态缺陷类型及发生率的检查分析报告

目的 探讨在少、弱精子症中精子形态缺陷类型及其发生率.方法 对精液常规和改良巴氏染色检查的结果进行统计学分析.结果 （1）男性不育症中畸形精子症的发生率约为75%;精子头部缺陷的发生率约为70%,各种头部缺陷中空泡头畸形的发生率占首位,约为20%.（2）少精子症患者的正常形态精子百分率的中位数约为2.97%（P=0）,弱精子症患者的中位数为6.67%（P=0.003）.结论 （1）精子头部缺陷是精子畸形的主要类型;（2）少、弱精子症的畸形精子比例升高;（3）精子形态缺陷分析对选择辅助助孕方式具有应用价值.     

原发性高血压患者应用抗高血压药物不良事件原因分析

目的 探讨原发性高血压患者应用抗高血压药物不良事件及其原因。方法 将243例观察对象按照用药正确与否分3组，应用面对面横断面调查方法，分析比较组间不良事件发生率及其原因。结果 导致原发性高血压患者发生不良事件的主要原因是经常停药、他人介绍用药、媒介宣传用药、经济原因停药、配伍不合理、测量值不正确、用一种药物时间过长和药物个体适应性差等原因。结论 合理正确应用抗高血压药物对于保护高血压患者靶器官具有重要意义。     

A diagnostic algorithm for male genital oedema

Male genital oedema can be defined as swelling or the appearance of swelling of the scrotum and/or the penile shaft and prepuce. Despite the various causes of genital oedema reported in the published work, a concise approach to the evaluation and management has not been sufficiently addressed.     

Y染色体微缺失不育患者精液细胞学观察

目的:对Y染色体AZF区域微缺失不育患者进行精液细胞学检查,从而评估其生精功能。方法:收集35例AZF缺失不育患者,年龄23~44岁,经3次以上精液常规分析证实,26例为非梗阻性无精子症,9例为严重少精子症。按照AZF缺失部位分为以下4组进行观察:AZFa+b+c区域缺失组5例,AZFb+c缺失(4例)及单独AZFb缺失(3例)组7例,AZFc缺失组23例。采集患者精液,待自然液化后离心,生理盐水洗涤2次,离心沉淀物经生理盐水稀释后涂于干净玻片上,瑞吉染色,光学显微镜下观察。对其中6例患者进行了睾丸组织病理学检查。结果:AZFa+b+c缺失组,精液细胞学检查均未见各级生精细胞,可见少量上皮细胞。其中1例经睾丸活组织病理学检查,生精小管中未见各级生精细胞,为唯支持细胞综合征,与精液细胞学检查结果一致。AZFb+c缺失及单独AZFb缺失组,精液细胞学检查其中6例细胞停滞在精母细胞阶段,2例睾丸活检见生精阻滞在初级精母细胞阶段。1例AZFb缺失的患者精液细胞学检查见初级精母细胞、次级精母细胞和精子细胞,但睾丸活检显示阻滞在精母细胞阶段。AZFc缺失组中,少精子症组(8例)患者生精细胞检查5例停滞在精母细胞阶段,见少量精子细胞,另3例未见各级生精细胞;无精子症组(15例)患者未见各级生精细胞,其中2例经睾丸活检,证实为唯支持细胞综合征。结论:精液细胞学检查对AZF缺失患者能有效评估生精功能,作为一项无创检查技术,容易被患者接受,推荐作为临床评估生精功能的一项方法。