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Man gets sperm-making stem cell transplant in a first

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An estimated 645,000 U.S. men ages 20 to 50 have azoospermia, a condition in which no sperm are present in their ejaculate.

Sperm-forming stem cells are at the core of the therapy.

If the transplant is successful, the man's body should begin producing sperm.

There are ethical concerns around freezing the sperm stem cells from young boys.

How can doctors be sure the children can fully consent to the procedure, and that they have clear expectations around the long-term storage of their cells? "This is promising science — but it's still early days ," says doctor.

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