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Male infertility caused by ionizing radiation

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Ionizing radiation can cause male infertility through damage to the testes. The extent of damage is dose-dependent and can range from temporary oligospermia to permanent azoospermia.

Diagnosis

No diagnostic criteria or specific tests for radiation-induced male infertility are mentioned in the provided abstracts.

Management

No management strategies for radiation-induced male infertility are mentioned in the provided abstracts.

Special Populations

No information regarding special populations is covered in the provided abstracts.

Key Recommendations

  • Radiation exposure during prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) is a potential risk, although its impact on male fertility is not fully quantified 1.
  • Further research is needed to understand the specific risks of ionizing radiation exposure to male fertility in the context of procedures like PAE 1.
  • References

    1 Zumstein V, Binder J, Güsewell S, Betschart P, Pratsinis M, Müllhaupt G et al.. Radiation Exposure During Prostatic Artery Embolisation: A Systematic Review and Calculation of Associated Risks. European urology focus 2021. link

    Original source

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      Radiation Exposure During Prostatic Artery Embolisation: A Systematic Review and Calculation of Associated Risks.Zumstein V, Binder J, Güsewell S, Betschart P, Pratsinis M, Müllhaupt G et al. European urology focus (2021)

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