Hormonal abnormalities in azoospermic men in Kano, Northern Nigeria.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-19609
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES:
We undertook this study to observe the pattern of hormonal abnormalities and testicular pathology in azoospermic male Africans in Kano, Northern Nigeria.METHODS:
Eighty consecutive azoospermic infertile males attending fertility clinic in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, were selected for the study. Their semen were analyzed three times at eight weeks interval, after which serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone and prolactin were assayed in serum samples, and histological examination of testicular biopsies done.RESULTS:
Of the 80 subjects studied, 32 (40%) had abnormal hormonal levels, 48 (60%) had normal hormonal values and 36 (45%) had testicular pathology. INTERPRETATION &CONCLUSION:
Endocrinopathies are common in azoospermia. Their contribution to male factor infertility cannot be overemphasized. The main reason for the endocrinopathies is not known but environmental factors, endocrine disruptors and genetic polymorphism have been suggested to be contributory.
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Assunto principal:
Prolactina
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Hormônios Esteroides Gonadais
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Contagem de Espermatozoides
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Testículo
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Testosterona
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Imunoensaio
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Hormônio Luteinizante
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Azoospermia
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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