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Published in: Current Urology Reports 8/2016

01-08-2016 | Men’s Health (A Dabaja, Section Editor)

Hormone-Based Treatments in Subfertile Males

Authors: Darshan P. Patel, Jason C. Chandrapal, James M. Hotaling

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 8/2016

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Abstract

Subfertility is defined as the condition of being less than normally fertile though still capable of effecting fertilization. When these subfertile couples seek assistance for conception, a thorough evaluation of male endocrine function is often overlooked. Spermatogenesis is a complex process where even subtle alterations in this process can lead to subfertility or infertility. Male endocrine abnormalities may suggest a specific diagnosis contributing to subfertility; however, in many patients, the underlying etiology is still unknown. Optimizing underlying endocrine abnormalities may improve spermatogenesis and fertility. This manuscript reviews reproductive endocrine abnormalities and hormone-based treatments.
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Metadata
Title
Hormone-Based Treatments in Subfertile Males
Authors
Darshan P. Patel
Jason C. Chandrapal
James M. Hotaling
Publication date
01-08-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 8/2016
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-016-0612-4

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