2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study observed that adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception method and believe identifying information about donors should be accessible.
70 citations
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March 1980 in “Journal of Nutrition” Zinc deficiency in monkeys causes skin issues and reproductive problems, but supplementation reverses these effects.
36 citations
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February 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” This case report suggests that discontinuing low-dose finasteride in a 48-year-old man led to a significant reduction in sperm DNA fragmentation index, indicating a possible link between finasteride and sperm DNA damage.
5 citations
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December 2012 in “PubMed” This study describes the first reported case of a successful full-term pregnancy and live birth after long-term use of finasteride, suggesting it may not prevent normal conception despite initial severe oligospermia after discontinuation.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology”
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This pharmacovigilance study identified 19 drugs with high potential risk for causing male infertility, including hormonal agents, antineoplastic drugs, and antidepressants, emphasizing the need for fertility counseling and possible sperm cryopreservation in reproductive-age males before using such treatments.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This study suggests that while PCOS phenotype does not affect oocyte quality, a combination of hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation negatively impacts cumulative pregnancy rates in assisted reproduction.
46 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, the authors concluded that COVID-19 may not cause direct long-term harm to testicular function, but temporary indirect effects could occur, suggesting a possible delay in pursuing parenthood post-recovery.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In this study, prenatal androgen exposure was linked to altered sexual behaviors in both male and female mice, with specific effects on mounting and lordosis behaviors.
April 2023 in “Clinical theriogenology” This report highlights the usefulness of specific diagnostic procedures, including penile/preputial cytology and transabdominal ultrasonography, in diagnosing cryptorchidism and Sertoli cell tumors in dogs with generalized skin conditions.
3 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” This study found that finasteride treatment in male rats may lead to changes in connexin 43 expression in the testes of their offspring, potentially affecting spermatogenesis.
August 2025 in “Andrology” In this study, the researchers reconstructed Abraham's family pedigree from the Bible's book of Genesis to explore potential medical or genetic explanations for reported cases of familial infertility, linking historical accounts with plausible scientific reasoning.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” The researchers reported that finasteride treatment in male rats may lead to changes in antioxidant enzyme activity in their offspring's epididymis, potentially affecting sperm maturation.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article's abstract is unavailable and does not provide any new results; readers are advised to contact the corresponding author for more information.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “International Urology and Nephrology” This case report describes a 40-year-old man whose secondary infertility, observed after prolonged finasteride use for hair loss, resolved following discontinuation of the drug, resulting in a live birth.
10 citations
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September 2015 in “Folia Histochemica Et Cytobiologica” This study found that paternal exposure to finasteride in male rats may impair fertility and affect androgen-sensitive spermatogenesis in their male offspring.
August 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that Finasteride at doses of 5 mg or higher may reduce the expression of key spermatogenesis biomarkers, potentially impacting male fertility in mice.
This study found that chronic administration of finasteride in rats led to significant alterations in the epididymis and compromised sperm quality, effects that persisted even after 30 days of treatment cessation.
1 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Andrology” This meeting abstract details various lectures and workshops from the 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Andrology, including findings on genetic and physiological factors affecting male fertility, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Andrology” This study highlights the need for a comprehensive andrological assessment at diagnosis, including semen and hormonal analysis, to guide fertility preservation strategies, and found that post-orchidectomy semen samples showed improved DNA integrity for assisted reproductive technologies.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article reviews the commonality of androgenic alopecia in men over 30 and the use of finasteride, without reporting new research findings.
September 2024 in “Reproduction and Fertility” This review highlights the limited effectiveness of current unlicensed treatments for male subfertility, like hormonal therapy and antioxidants, and emphasizes new drug discovery methods such as high-throughput screening and drug repurposing to improve treatment development for male subfertility.
9 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Andrology” This article reviews the management of excessive pre-ejaculate, highlighting case reports where 5-α-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and dutasteride, led to symptom resolution in patients reporting distress due to this condition.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that finasteride treatment of male rats led to changes in their male offspring's testicular gene expression, potentially affecting sperm function in response to odorant-like signals.
48 citations
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February 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This study found that dual 5α-reductase inhibitors in rats decreased sperm quality and led to reduced pregnancy success, suggesting potential for use in male contraception.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” This study reported that seminal vesiculoscopy combined with transurethral resection of ejaculatory ducts and balloon dilation effectively resolved hematospermia and improved symptoms in a patient whose condition was unresponsive to medical treatments.
21 citations
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November 1980 in “PubMed” This study describes a newly identified mite species, Demodex zalophi, found on captive sea lions and highlights its unique traits, including being the first of its kind described in marine mammals.
34 citations
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August 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This descriptive study reports that zinc deficiency in two dairy goats likely resulted from hereditary malabsorption, requiring life-long zinc supplementation to prevent skin lesions.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found that young adult men with moderate to severe AGA have poorer semen quality compared to those with normal to mild AGA.
June 2009 in “Chin J Endocr Surg” This study found that combining finasteride with antibiotics was more effective in treating inflammatory hemospermia than antibiotics alone, possibly due to reduced VEGF synthesis and inhibited microvascular formation.