ABSTRACT
It is generally recognized that the mammalian epididymis serves to transport sperm from the testis and then to mature and store them. There has been increasing interest in the epididymis, as its malfunction is recognized as a significant cause of infertility in men, and the recent advent of molecular methods of research has provided new insights into its function. Also, the epididymis now has potential as a target for male contraception. Because few relevant human studies have been performed to date, much of the current knowledge on the epididymis is the result of animal studies, and many of these are discussed this chapter.
