The reversibility of anabolic steroid-induced azoospermia.
Anabolic steroid associated male infertility is a little known but potentially treatable form of drug related infertility. We report on a bodybuilder with a 5-year history of steroid use who was azoospermic. He underwent successful gonadotropin replacement and conception was achieved 3 months after therapy was initiated. Important diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in steroid-induced infertility are discussed.
Turek
P J
PJ
Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Williams
R H
RH
Gilbaugh
J H
JH
Lipshultz
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D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004300:Doping in Sports; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009845:Oligospermia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013076:Sperm Count; D013091:Spermatogenesis / Q000187:drug effects; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014891:Weight Lifting
D045930:Anabolic Agents; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D013629:Tamoxifen; D013739:Testosterone