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Testosterone replacement in the infertile man
Hypogonadism is a common clinical condition affecting men of different age groups. In addition to its sexual consequences, it has several implications posing significant concerns for a man’s health and well-being. Recent advances in testosterone (T) supplementation have facilitated hypogonadism trea...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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AME Publishing Company
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5182223/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28078217 http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/tau.2016.08.03 |
Sumario: | Hypogonadism is a common clinical condition affecting men of different age groups. In addition to its sexual consequences, it has several implications posing significant concerns for a man’s health and well-being. Recent advances in testosterone (T) supplementation have facilitated hypogonadism treatment. Despite that, patients complaining of infertility or seeking conception are still hindered by the unfavorable effects supplemental T has on testicular function. Consequently, alternative approaches that can stimulate endogenous T production are favored. Selective estrogen receptor modulators, gonadotropins and aromatase inhibitors (AIs) can be successful in restoring serum T levels, preserving fertility, and providing symptomatic relief. |
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