Reversible testosterone-induced azoospermia in a 45-year-old man attending an infertility outpatient clinic.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Lepidium meyenii (maca) in chemically and physically subfertile mice. After 35 days, the following groups of mice were evaluated: control, sham, chemical subfertility, chemical subfertility-maca-supplemented, physical subfertility, physical subfertility-maca-suppleme...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Valdivia Cuya M,Yarasca De La Vega K,Lévano Sánchez G,Vásquez Cavero J,Temoche García H,Torres Torres L,Cruz Ornetta V

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esterase isozymes were studied in mouse epididymis of two inbred strains (C57BL, DBA/2) and in a natural population (Swiss OF1), by using vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and staining with alpha or beta-naphthyl acetate as a substrate. Eighteen (C57BL), 17 (DBA/2) or 16 (Swiss OF1) epididymal isozymes were ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Abou-Haila A,Fain-Maurel MA

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EPON labelled with bromide was used to embed ejaculated rabbit spermatozoa, with the hypothesis that it replaces cell water. X-Ray spectrophotometric microanalysis of sperm nuclei, of egg yolk (an internal standard containing roughly 50% water) and of surrounding embedding resin, revealed that a part of the bromide wa...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Ekwall H,Plöen L,Courtens JL

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial priapism is a rare disorder in literature and generally described as a contusion or thrombosis of the cavernous body of the penis secondary to blunt trauma. Because of the rarity of disease, there is not much information about the treatment. Conservative management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is o...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Ozden S,Yildirim O,Ozbek E,Gulsen F

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iatrogenic obstruction of the vas deferens within the inguinal canal can be managed by direct on-site vasovasostomy. However, in cases with large defect of the vas, the anastomosis may be under tension. Dissecting through the site of a previous hernia repair is tedious, and may lead to recurrence of the hernia. The pr...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Shaeer OK,Shaeer KZ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are no efficient and noninvasive clinical tests to distinguish between obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). Epididymal protease inhibitor (Eppin) protein is secreted specifically by testes and epididymides in male reproductive system. It does not exist in seminal plasma of patients...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Liu B,Su S,Wang P,Niu X,Yang X,Zhang W,Wang Z,Wang X

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sulphur dioxide (SO2 ) signalling pathway and the changes in erectile function under low androgen levels. Thirty-six healthy male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats aged eight weeks were randomly divided into androgen replacement group, castration group and sham ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Li X,Jiang J,Xia J,Jiang R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to elucidate the ultrastructural characteristics of the precursor cell of Leydig cells and its subsequent differentiation, testicular biopsies from two patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, obtained prior to and after treatment with HCG and HMG, were studied in comparison with those of prepubertal, pub...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Nistal M,Paniagua R

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the response of atrophic Leydig cells to gonadotrophin replacement in young hypophysectomized (HX) and GnRH antagonist (GnRH-ANT)-treated rats. Hypophysectomy was performed at 28 days of age. Age-matched rats were treated with GnRH-ANT from 28 to 51 days of age. From 45 to 51 days of age, animals were ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Gaytan F,Bellido C,Morales C,Aguilar E

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gynaecomastia, the enlargement of the male breast, is considered as an andrological disease. To date, a review on male breast cancer (MBC) has not been published in an andrological journal. The papers underlying this review were published from authors of different institutions: Clinical Genetics, Dermatology, Gynaecol...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Krause W

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The protein kinase in the human seminal plasma, as assayed by its ability to catalyze the transfer of phosphate from [gama-32P]ATP to the protamine, was found to linearly increase with dilution of the seminal plasma. Extrapolation of the enzyme activity to the undiluted seminal plasma indicated that te protein kinase ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Panyim S

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the serum Folic Acid (FA) levels in patients with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and healthy controls and whether levels vary with its severity. The study was carried out on 77 sexually active individuals, out of which 41 complained of ED and 36 were apparently normal. Patients were...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Gupta A,Priyadarshi S,Vyas N,Sharma G,Swain PK

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous study conducted in our department showed that 50% ethanolic extract of the root of Ricinus communis possess reversible antifertility effect and a 62-kDa protein (Rp) from this extract is responsible for the antifertility effects. In this study, we compared the spermicidal effect of this Rp with nonoxynol-9 (N...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Nithya RS,Anuja MM,Rajamanickam C,Indira M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cases of azoospermia especially after vasectomy the investigation of the seminal sediment investigation is necessary. Exclusive on this way it is possible to find some side dispersed spermatozoa. The described case deals with a pregnancy about 48 days following vasectomy. Postoperative the sperm sediment investigat...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Schirren C

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ran-binding protein 3 (RanBP3) is a Ran-interacting protein, which participates in the Ran GTPase system in cancer cell biology. However, the expression pattern and physiological role of RanBP3 remain largely unknown. In this study, we found that RanBP3 was expressed in human testes and localised to spermatogonium and...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Tang W,Zhu Y,Qin W,Zhang H,Zhang H,Lin H,Zhen X,Zhuang X,Tang Y,Jiang H

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In sows, the oviductal sperm-binding glycoprotein (SBG), which binds to the periacrosomal region of boar sperm, has been shown to be involved in sperm selection. In this work, we isolated porcine sperm proteins that interact with SBG. One of them is identified as a homologue of human S100A7 (psoriasin). Anti-human S10...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Teijeiro JM,Marini PE

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular torsion/detorsion induces oxidative/nitrosative stress, inflammation and apoptosis of testicular tissues. Baicalin exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study investigated the possible protective effect of baicalin against testicular torsion-detorsion injury in rats. Surgical testicular ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Fouad AA,Qutub HO,Jresat I

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the effect of N-acetyl cysteine on the male reproductive system and consensus and classification of data found from previous studies. It is undeniable that N-acetyl cysteine as a powerful antioxidant compound can medicate many diseases such as cardiovascular, kidney, liver and reproductive...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Ghafarizadeh A,Malmir M,Naderi Noreini S,Faraji T

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A partial cDNA sequence of the boar 28, 29-kDa proacrosin-binding protein was determined. The desired sequence was amplified and obtained by RT-PCR followed by nested PCR. The oligonucleotide primers for RT-PCR were designed by deduction from the internal amino acid sequence of the boar proacrosin-binding protein. An ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Huh K,Yi LS

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate whether gene transfer of myocardin to the penis of diabetic rats can modulate corpus cavernosum smooth muscle (CCSM) cells phenotype and restore erectile function. Five normal control rats, and 22 diabetic rats were randomly divided into four groups: rats transfected with adCMV-myocardi...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： He S,Zhang T,Liu Y,Liu L,Zhang H,Chen F,Wei A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroid hormone progesterone has been found to play an important role in the migration of spermatozoa through the reproductive tract, as well as to induce hyperactive motility and increase sperm velocity. The aim of this study was to examine whether progesterone could induce beneficial effects in vitrified and slow-fr...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Saymé N,Dite L,Krebs T,Kljajić M,Maas DHA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dicentric Y chromosome is the most common cytogenetically visible structural abnormality of Y chromosome. The sites of break and fusion of dicentric Y are variable, but break and fusion at Yq12 (proximal to the pseudoautosomal region 2/PAR 2) is very rare. Dicentric Y chromosome is unstable during cell division an...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Kumar P,Jain M,Kalsi AK,Halder A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Male factor accounts for about 30-50% of infertility. A common cause of male infertility is drug abuse; either illicit or prolonged use of prescribed drugs. This study provides a review of the physiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and recent literature on drugs that have been linked to male infertility...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Ajayi AF,Akhigbe RE

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carnitine represents the secretion which is added to human seminal fluid by the epididymis. More than 94% of the free carnitine originates from the epididymis. The frequency distribution of carnitine concentration is investigated with patients showing a normal spermiogram and with those suffering from azoospermia. Cor...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Wetterauer U,Heite HJ

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of immunosuppression with dexamethasone on sperm antibody formation following vasectomy in men was determined. Vasectomized men were treated with dexamethasone (4 mg) tablets starting two days prior to vasectomy and each day thereafter for a total of eight days for a total dose of 30 mg. There was no signif...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Curtis GL,Kahl VA,Ryan WL

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To obtain optimal results with gonadotrophic therapy (HMG/hCG) in infertile males, strict selection of patients is of paramount importance. The use of algorithmic schemes permits the exclusion of patients with primary testicular failure, genetic and non-endocrine causes of infertility. This paper describes a retrospec...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Lunenfeld B,Olchovsky D,Tadir Y,Glezerman M

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation was carried out to study the correlation of sperm quality parameters with antioxidant and oxidant status of buffalo bull semen during various stages of cryopreservation. Semen samples were evaluated for sperm parameters (mass motility [MM], concentration [CON], progressive motility [PM], viability [...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Lone SA,Prasad JK,Ghosh SK,Das GK,Balamurugan B,Verma MR

更新日期：2018-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Alkaline (ALP) and acid (ACP) phosphomonoesterases present in the cell-free extracts of the Triton x-100 treated freshly ejaculated chicken spermatozoa were studied of some of their physico-chemical properties. Alkaline phosphomonoesterase was found to have the optimal specific activity at pH 7.6 in 100 mM Tris-HCl bu...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Mohan J,Panda JN,Singh US

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sperm morphology has been consistently correlated with fertilisation success or failure. The clinical relevance of the percentage normal spermatozoa has been a widely discussed topic amongst infertility specialists and scientists. This study aimed to evaluate the role of sperm morphology as an indicator of additional ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Franken DR

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The events occurring at the maternal-foetal interface define a successful pregnancy but the current paradigm has shifted towards assessing the contribution of spermatozoa for embryogenesis. Spermatozoa with defective DNA integrity may fertilise the oocyte but affect subsequent embryonic development. The present case-c...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Dhawan V,Kumar M,Deka D,Malhotra N,Singh N,Dadhwal V,Dada R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00