JOURNAL ARTICLE

(081) Fertility Trends in Men with Prior History of Anabolic Steroid Use: Results from a Standardized Treatment Regimen.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ledesma, B; Muthigi, A; Weber, A; Venigalla, G; Ramasamy, R 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on fertility outcomes in men with prior anabolic steroid use who underwent a standardized treatment regimen to restore spermatogenesis. The retrospective study analyzed 45 men treated with cessation of testosterone replacement therapy and a combination of clomiphene citrate and human chorionic gonadotropin over 3 to 6 months. Results showed that while some men experienced improvement in sperm concentration, over half remained severely oligospermic or azoospermic, and only about one-sixth achieved normozoospermia. Among couples followed up, 37.5% achieved pregnancy, with both natural conception and assisted reproductive technology contributing. No significant predictors for improved sperm parameters or pregnancy outcomes were identified, indicating the need for further research in this population.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae001.077
  • Accession Number:175495804
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