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Male Factor Infertility, 2000.
An examination of the causes and possible treatments for male factor infertility.
6,549 words (approx. 26.2 pages), 58 sources, MLA, $ 150.95
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This paper examines how male factor infertility is a serious medical condition that can be induced even before the child is born. This means that during pregnancy any exposure to harmful compounds will result in alteration of the developing reproductive system, which may cause permanent damage to the fertility of the male child. It looks at how both the environment and genetics are involved and how once the cause of infertility has been established, treatment is often available that will correct the condition and restore fertility. It also discusses how recently there has been an intense interest in how the environment affects male fertility, especially compounds that disrupt the endocrinology of the reproductive tract.
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Abstract
Fertility
Male Factor Infertility
Impairment of Spermatogenesis
Genetic Causes of Impaired Spermatogenesis
Non-Endocrine Causes of Impaired Spermatogenesis
Varicocele
Infection
Nutrition
Defects in Sperm Transport
Retrograde Ejaculation
Impotence
Oral Treatment
Recent Advances
Conclusion
Reference List
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"The normal process of spermatogenesis results in the production of the spermatozoan. The process involves a series of mitotic divisions of spermatogonial stem cells, two meiotic divisions by spermatocytes, extensive morphological remodelling of spermatids during spermiogenesis and the release of free cells into the lumen of the seminiferous tubules by spermiation. The specialised structural features of the spermatozoan are a reflection of its unique functional activities. The acrosome contains enzymes essential fertilization and the flagellum contains the energy sources and machinery necessary to produce motility. The roles of these components are to ensure the delivery of the genetic material contained in the sperm nucleus to the egg, where combination of the haploid male and female pronuclei occurs, resulting in a zygote."
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Infertility, 2007.
This paper explores the causes and treatments of infertility.
2,567 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This research paper defines infertility in general, its causes, complications, treatments, the side effects of treatment and the prognosis. In addition, the paper includes the definition, cause, complications, treatment and prognosis of certain individual female and male factors of infertility.
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Pathological Problems Associated with Infertility
Specific Male and Female Factors of Infertility
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"Infertility is usually defined as the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to a live birth; the period of one year being reduced to 6 months if the woman is over 35 years of age because there is a rapid decline in fertility after this age and help should be sought sooner. ("General Infertility FAQ," 2006)"
"Causes of infertility include a number of physical as well as psychological factors. About one third of all infertility is attributable to a "female" factor , another one-third to a "male factor," while the rest (one-third) of infertility cases may be caused by contributing factors from both partners or have unexplained causes."
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Acupuncture and Infertility, 2004.
An overview of the applicability of acupuncture in treating both male and female infertility. Discussed studies of acupuncture in the treatment of male and female infertility. Includes annotated bibliography.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the use of acupuncture in the treatment of male and female infertility. The paper begins by examining clinical research studies and empirical research projects on the efficacy of various acupuncture techniques. The paper then provides protocols with respect to improving fertility rates. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
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Women and Infertility, 2002.
An analysis of the widespread problem of infertility, including a look at the causes of infertility and the various available treatments.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses the basic issues of infertility. The statistics of infertility in the United States are presented and its causes are outlined. The paper illustrates and explains the different diagnostic procedures used to determine the causes of infertility. The paper claims that the majority of cases of infertility are treated with drugs or surgery. The emotional and psychological aspects of infertility are discussed. The issues discussed in this paper reveal that the condition is in fact a couple's problem that should be a public health matter.
Introduction
Occurrences of Infertility in the U.S. Population
Causes of Infertility
Treating Infertility
Medical and Health Issues Associated with Infertility
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The desire to have children is almost universal. Thus, whether driven by biology, emotional needs, or social pressure, most adults will seek to have a child at some point in their lives, usually taking for granted that they will be able to do so by the usual biological route (Fidler & Bernstein, 494). However, the inability to conceive a child is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year and has a profound impact on a person's self-esteem, personal relationships, sense of value, and sense of purpose, her health and her pocketbook (Fidler & Bernstein, 494)."
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Infertility and Reproductive Rights, 2005.
This paper argues against infertility and reproductive rights.
1,765 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper argues that to some people the right to bear children is consider to be an inalienable right, much like those granted in the U.S. Constitution; however, the author is opposed to this position. The author points out that the infertility problem is exacerbated by professional women who delay childbearing to the point that it becomes biologically difficult and then demand expensive infertility treatments. The paper suggests that one solution is to refrain from classifying infertility as a disability, which would save enormous amounts of insurance money and prevent the need for government to support infertility treatments through Medicaid or other entitlement programs.
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"Those who believe the fertility rights movement has gone too far contend that it is ludicrous to classify the inability to bear children, for whatever reason, along with conditions that render people unable to walk, see, hear or breath without assistance. That faction contends that while the inability to bear children may be personally troublesome to those whom it affects, it does not lead to economic discrimination and social isolation of the sort 'true' disabilities engender and thus should not be classified with them and obtain funding and so on. In fact, Kaminer notes, for women, childlessness is still a professional advantage; it might also be considered an economic advantage across the board, considering the cost of childcare which is less likely to be provided along with employment of non-professional women than for professional women, making having children much more expensive for those women than for others."
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Human Infertility, 2005.
This paper discuses the problem of human infertility and reviews methods of treatment.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that, not becoming pregnancy after a year of frequent intercourse without the use of contraception, a couple should go to a health-care professional for a fertility evaluation. In some cases, such as woman over 30, irregular menstruation, three or more miscarriages or a history of various infections, the couple should seek help earlier. The paper points out that it is a myth that infertility is always a "woman's problem"; of the 80 percent of cases with a diagnosed cause, about half are based at least partially on male problems, such as not producing sperm, called azoospermia, or too few sperm, called oligospermia. The paper states that 80-90 percent of infertility cases are treated with drugs or surgery; other treatments are artificial insemination and the assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization with the own woman's eggs.
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"Donor egg IVF is for women who, for example, have impaired ovaries or carry a genetic disease that can be transferred to the offspring. Eggs are donated by another healthy woman and fertilized in the lab with the male partner's sperm before being transferred to the female partner's uterus. Frozen embryos in which excess embryos are frozen, to be thawed in the future if the woman doesn't get pregnant on the first cycle or wants another baby in the future. New treatments for male factors are fast-evolving."
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Infertility - Consequences and Solutions, 1999.
An all-encompassing look at the reasons behind infertility - physical and psychological - and what can be done to combat it.
2,515 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 76.95
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This paper is an all-encompassing look at the reasons behind infertility and what can be done to combat it. It delves not only into the physical remedies, but also the psychological effects of infertility on both the mother and the father.
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Aspects of Infertility, 2006.
A research paper looking at what women with infertility problems want registered nurses to know and its implication for the nursing practice.
6,239 words (approx. 25.0 pages), 32 sources, APA, $ 146.95
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This research paper attempts to identify those aspects typically associated with infertility that adversely affect women, and to a lesser extent men, as they attempt to resolve the economic, physical, social, and psychological effects that are frequently a part of the response to the condition.
Table of Contents
Project Purpose
Introduction
Types of Needs Associated with Infertility
Implication for Nursing Practice
Conclusion
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"Generally speaking, and not surprisingly, women experience more negative effects than men throughout the entire infertility diagnostic and treatment process. Some of the common effects experienced include a greater sense of loss of control than men have and a greater tendency to blame themselves for the couple's infertility (Gibson & Myers, 2002). Furthermore, a number of studies have shown that women are more likely to perceive childlessness as simply unacceptable and these authors note that there has been numerous gender differences identified in coping with infertility (Gibson & Myers, 2002). From a psychosocial perspective, a theme in the literature on maternity assumes that psychological problems tend to be caused by an intrapsychic conflict in the individual as she experiences the stresses associated with trying to reproduce. The contemporary literature on women contains numerous powerful accounts of the tormented feelings experienced by infertile women (Sandelowski, 1990). According to Oakley (1993), infertility, habitual abortion and premature delivery have all been cited as being psychosomatic defenses that result from women's hostile identification with their own mothers, as symptomatic of a general rejection of the feminine role, or as evidence of disturbed sexual relationships with men."
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Infertility Hardships, 2002.
This paper presents a discussion on the topic of infertility.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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The author takes us on an exploratory journey of what infertility means to couples and some of the causes. The paper then addresses the issue of treatments and the options that are currently available. There were five sources used to complete this paper.
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Women & Infertility, 2001.
Discusses occurrences, causes, treatments, risks & concerns.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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"The desire to have children is almost universal. Thus, whether driven by biology, emotional needs, or social pressure, most adults will seek to have a child at some point in their lives, usually taking for granted that they will be able to do so by the usual biological route (Fidler & Bernstein, 494). However, the inability to conceive a child is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year and has a profound impact on a person's self-esteem, personal relationships, sense of value, and sense of purpose, her health and her pocketbook (Fidler & Bernstein, 494).
Elwyn Grimes, M.D., who established the International Center for Reproductive Research in Kansas City, Missouri notes that accepting infertility..."
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Math Achievement in African-American Males, 2007.
An analysis of the differences in mathematical achievement between African American males and White males.
5,741 words (approx. 23.0 pages), 44 sources, MLA, $ 138.95
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This paper focuses on mathematical achievement in African-American boys versus their white counterparts. It addresses risk factors such as family income, mother's education, single-parent households and a non-English primary language. The paper discusses the works of theorists Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner and John Dewey regarding this issue.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Literature Review
Summary of The Literature Reviewed
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"The African American male was not expected to achieve in educational areas of management and accounting studies evidenced in the statement related in the work of Dantley and Leonard (2006) who states that a participant related that: "I only indulged myself in my studies to the degree that I was satisfied that I could do math up to multiplication and division of fractions and decimals and it was good enough for me for what was I going to do. I wasn't going to be doing any math. To be a laborer, all it's going to require is to run a piece of machinery." (p. 42) additionally a participant stated: "We don't have no industry out there and the industry that is out there, they're not targeting the Black community and saying, "If you go and get more math, then I can guarantee you this." (p. 45) and finally: "I have hopes. My expectation is that (my son) will graduate from high school. If he doesn't, it's no big deal...My expectation for him is to probably be no worse than I was. Just to pass." (p.46) (Dantley and Leonard, 2006)"
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Role of Male Therapist with Adolescent Boys, 2008.
This paper researches whether using males as interveners in at-risk intervention strategies for adolescent males is more beneficial that using females and suggests a two-tiered, gender-based intervention strategy.
22,958 words (approx. 91.8 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper researches the finding that adolescent males are increasingly at-risk and that the consequences of leaving these boys without treatment range from academic problems all the way to suicide and mass-murder. Furthermore, much of these problems appear to be linked to the absence of father figures and other male role models in the lives of these boys. Therefore, this paper investigates whether using males as the interveners in at-risk intervention strategies is more beneficial than using females. The paper looks at gender differences in therapy, from the standpoint of the patient and the provider. The paper also investigates the differences between treating adults and treating children, and how a therapist can best approach an adolescent patient. In addition, the paper looks at existing intervention strategies, to determine whether gender has an impact on the success of those strategies. After reviewing the literature, the author suggests that a two-tiered, gender-based intervention strategy offers the best plan for success in at-risk interventions.
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Abstract
Introduction
Background of Study
Problem Statement
Purpose Statement
Significance of Review
Research Design, Strategy, and Procedure
Literature Review
Findings and Discussion
Results
Analysis
Interpretation
Clinical Implications and Recommendations for Future Research
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"Initially, the author believed that the literature would be sufficient to provide a quantitative analysis of success rates, based on the gender of the therapist. However, the problem with defining therapeutic success has already been explained. In addition, there is another issue that prevents such a quantitative analysis; there is such a wide-variety of interventions, that it is almost impossible to quantitatively compare them. Furthermore, some of the available literature looks at different intervention methods, and fails to address the gender of the service providers involved. Therefore, this study takes a qualitative approach to gender differences and intervention success. The study looks at what works, when it works, who it works with, why it works, and how it could work better.
"In order to understand the relationship between gender and therapeutic success, this study looks at several related issues. First, the study investigates males and their role as clients in therapy. The role of the client in therapy is largely ignored in a research context, but may be the single most important variable when attempting to predict the success or failure of a therapeutic intervention. Therefore, this study looks at the male client and his approach to therapy."
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Male Teachers and The Effects of Female-Headed Households, 2002.
This paper attempts to answer the question of whether or not male teachers positively affect male students being raised by single mothers and vice versa.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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Via a literature review, personal interviews and extensive data analysis, this paper examines what effects the increase in female-headed households has on male elementary school teachers, particularly those in the primary grades. The paper additionally examines how male teachers construct their own masculinities on a daily basis, how they perceive their dramatic under-representation in the occupation and what meanings this arrangement has for them. Finally, it describes their feelings and ideas about the issue of increasing the number of males in elementary teaching, and whether or not they feel it is unfair for single mothers to place too much ?role model? responsibility on their shoulders.
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\"Some students go through their first six years of school without ever encountering a male teacher (Cohen, 1990). Because of the small number of male teachers, it is thought that schools do not offer boys enough models of male behavior. Today many boys, especially the sons of single mothers, lack such models in their lives, which has caused many single mothers raising boys to purposefully seek out elementary schools where their children can find male teachers, so that they will have at least one male role model in their lives. However the question remains as to whether or not male teachers are critical to a fatherless child?s emotional and academic development.\"
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How Male and Female Students Use Language Differently, 2002.
A review on Deborah Tannen's article on "How Male and Female Students Use Language Differently" which argues that males and females have different styles of communication.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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The following brief review examines Deborah Tannen's article on "How Male and Female Students Use Language Differently" and asserts that the style of classroom communication supports how males learn rather then how females learn. This review argues that Tannen's argument itself is biased towards wanting to show an unfair situation for females.
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"Tannen makes some excellent points in this article. Considering the current focus on equal opportunity, the point that one situation for everyone is not necessarily the best way is an important one.
Tannen effectively describes some of the ways that males and females are different, showing how the classroom is tailored to the needs of males. In this description, though, there appears to be a bias. For example, debate and participation are only two aspects of the classroom. Other aspects include written tests, reading assignments and presentations to class. These aspects that may be more suitable to female learning are not discussed."
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African-American Males, 2005.
A research study concerning the high dropout rates for African-American males in secondary education.
25,320 words (approx. 101.3 pages), 50 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This is an in-depth research paper on the cause and possible cures for the pressing problem of high dropout rates in secondary educational institutions for African-American males. The paper points out that the problem is not only one of economic disruption, but one of human misery as well. In order to help further the reader's understanding of the effect of secondary education on the dropout rate of African-American males, the paper begins with a look at the history of educational equality and then goes on to look at the effect that the high dropout rate of African- American males has on society in general. The paper also explores the reasons that these young men drop out and possible measures that can be taken to help prevent them from dropping out. Hypotheses regarding what can be done to increase graduation rates among African-American males are presented and conclusions are drawn regarding these hypotheses, based on the literature reviewed.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Statement of the Problem
History of Educational Equality
Reaping the Whirlwind of African American Male Educational Failure
Going Beyond What to Why
Reasons for Dropping Out
Hypotheses
Literature Review
Prevention Measures
Other Sources of Information
Methodology
Findings
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"It is impossible to ignore the high dropout rates for African-American males. Whether it is an effect of other societal shortcomings or a cause of some is also at issue; probably, it is both a cause and a result. The phenomenon appears to be allied with vestigial racial attitudes that 140 years without slavery and forty years of increasingly far-reaching equality legislation has been able to do little to ameliorate. Much work has been done regarding the specific causes of the problem; as yet, relatively little work has been done in testing the efficacy of various potential prevention tactics. However, new approaches making educational institutions the lead actor in a raft of 'holistic' interventions may be the prime area for future concentration of both study and effort by educational institutions."
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