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World J Obstet Gynecol. Nov 10, 2013; 2(4): 181-184
Published online Nov 10, 2013. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v2.i4.181
Characteristics of semen parameters of Malawian men from couples seeking assisted reproduction
Fanuel Lampiao, Anna Kutengule
Fanuel Lampiao, Anna Kutengule, Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Blantyre 3, Malawi
Author contributions: Lampiao F and Kutengule A contributed to this manuscript.
Correspondence to: Fanuel Lampiao, Associate Professor, Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, PO Box 360, Blantyre 3, Malawi. flampiao@medcol.mw
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Received: June 16, 2013
Revised: July 21, 2013
Accepted: August 12, 2013
Published online: November 10, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: In recent years there has been an increase in infertility and some of the causes are due to male factors. Even although some causes of male infertility can be established, others are idiopathic. It has therefore become imperative to investigate infertility patterns in different countries. This paper reports the common causes of male infertility in Malawian men seeking fertility testing.