Erschienen in:
01.08.2016 | Men’s Health (A Dabaja, Section Editor)
Hormone-Based Treatments in Subfertile Males
verfasst von:
Darshan P. Patel, Jason C. Chandrapal, James M. Hotaling
Erschienen in:
Current Urology Reports
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Ausgabe 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.