Effects of pharmaceutical medications on male fertility
Journal of Reproduction and Infertility. 2012; 13 (1): 3-11
in English
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| ID: emr-163113
ABSTRACT
The number of couples seeking consultation for infertility problems has steadily increased over the past decade, affecting 10%-15% of the sexually active population. Abnormal semen production, a male factor infertility [MFI], is thought to be the cause of up to 50% of all infertilities in developed countries. There are potentially many different causes of male infertility, including hormonal, anatomical, and secondary to exposure to exogenous substances. In many cases of MFI, a definitive cause for abnormalities is never identified. Recently, the research community has given greater attention to identifying causes of MFI ranging from genetic Y chromosome microdeletions to mechanisms of environmental damage on sperm production. Still evolving, is a clear understanding of how many pharmaceutical medications may cause MFI, which is often treatable and reversible. In this review we will out-line the data regarding various pharmaceutical medications that have been investigated as possible causes of MFI
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Calcium Channel Blockers
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Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
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Anti-Retroviral Agents
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Infertility, Male
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Anticonvulsants
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Antidepressive Agents
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Reprod. Infertil.
Year:
2012
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