Clomiphene Citrate Rescue of Spermatogenesis in Men with Infertility While Remaining on Finasteride: A Case Report

    March 2017 in “ Canadian Urological Association journal ”
    Christopher H-Y. Wu, Ellen Forbes, Keith Jarvi
    Studysummary This case report documents the first use of clomiphene citrate to potentially improve fertility in a man taking finasteride, highlighting sperm count issues associated with the medication.
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    1. The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2007
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