8 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review suggests that telocytes in male reproductive organs help organize tissue structure and paracrine factors, impacting organ development and pathology, but more research is needed on their molecular pathways.
8 citations
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study suggests that in gilthead seabream, DHT is involved in the onset of the meiotic phase of spermatogenesis and influences serum levels of E2 through regulation of aromatase activity.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that D-004, a hexanic extract from the Cuban royal palm fruit, did not cause genotoxic effects in male germ cells of mice over an 8-week period.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with significant upregulation of miR-371a-3p in testicular tissues and serum, leading to androgen receptor downregulation and decreased spermatogenesis in patients.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that papillary dermal fibroblast progenitors in newborn mouse skin can be isolated and cultured to generate male germline cell precursors, demonstrating their potential through differentiation into cells with meiotic capability.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Annales d Endocrinologie” This review discusses therapeutic options for pubertal induction in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, focusing on recombinant gonadotropins, and highlights the need for larger randomized trials to determine optimal treatment strategies.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the biology of spermatogenesis and male reproductive toxicology but reports no new research findings.
This review reports that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, used to treat androgenic alopecia, may adversely affect sperm count, sexual function, and hormones in a subset of patients.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” This review outlines the major health consequences of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse, with a focus on sexual and reproductive issues, and suggests management prioritizes cessation and relapse prevention due to lack of robust randomized trials.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report described a 39-year-old male with 47XXY/46XX mosaic Klinefelter syndrome who presented with common features of the condition and male pattern baldness seen in his family.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
January 2014 in “theses.fr (ABES)” In this research, Sertoli cell line model ST38c demonstrated that the androgen receptor regulates hormone pathways through specific coregulators, suggesting roles for SRC-2 and HBO1 in testicular development and androgen responsiveness.
January 2001 in “亚洲男性学杂志:英文版” This review discusses hormonal changes in aging men and suggests the need for more research on androgen supplementation and partial androgen deficiency, without presenting new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” This review examines the long-term health risks of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse in athletes, reporting various physical and psychological side effects without sufficient benefits.
April 2020 in “Archivos españoles de urología” This study found that administering dutasteride did not change spermatogenesis or oxidative stress levels in rat testes, though further research is needed to confirm these findings.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the hypothalamus-pituitary-testis axis in androgen production and spermatogenesis but presents no new research findings.
January 1930 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that high voltage cathode rays caused significant damage to the spermiogenic epithelium of male adult white rats, showing particular sensitivity of germinal epithelium to radiation.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, finasteride was found to significantly reduce DHT levels and affect spermatogenic markers in rats, while DA-9401 co-treatment indicated potential ameliorative effects.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this animal study, finasteride exposure led to impaired spermatogenesis in rats, while the novel compound DA-9401, derived from three medicinal herbs, demonstrated potential in improving sperm parameters and reducing testicular apoptosis when used alone or with finasteride.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Congenital Anomalies” This review examines the impact of biotin, vitamin B12, and zinc on male reproduction, emphasizing their role in spermatogenic failure, but reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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July 1987 in “Journal of toxicology and environmental health” This study found that rats fed diets with heated corn or peanut oil showed signs of toxicity, including liver and kidney weight increases, diarrhea, and ceased spermatogenesis, compared to those consuming fresh oils.
November 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” This study examines the pathogenetic role of hormonal imbalances in chronic prostatitis, highlighting that decreased androgens and increased estrogens contribute to prostate inflammation and impaired spermatogenesis, and explores hormonal therapies' potential for restoring reproductive function.
October 2023 in “Georgetown medical review” This review found that both finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride showing higher efficacy, but noted unclear clinical significance regarding potential negative impacts on reproduction, including possible sexual dysfunction and effects on spermatogenesis.
43 citations
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July 2003 in “Andrology” This review evaluates previous studies on androgen-progestin combinations for male contraception, concluding that long-acting injectable formulations appear promising due to their effectiveness and minimal short-term adverse effects.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Parasites & Vectors” This study provides insights into how chronic T. gondii infection might affect testicular tissue and suggests a potential impact on male fertility.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This article reviews the discovery and various physiological effects of cyproterone acetate, reporting its established indications for several androgen-driven conditions but providing no new clinical data.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study discusses how testosterone exerts its effects directly or through conversion to metabolites, DHT and estradiol 17β, each influencing different physiological processes, noting that DHT conversion is necessary for certain effects but not for muscle, bone, or erythropoiesis impacts.
December 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” This study found that administering lycopene to rats provided significant protection against the testicular damage caused by finasteride, as indicated by improved sperm parameters, and reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis markers.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the discovery and various physiological effects of cyproterone acetate, reporting its established indications for several androgen-driven conditions but providing no new clinical data.