In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of obesity and weight loss surgery on male fertility. It found that six months after weight loss surgery, hormone levels improved but sperm count was greatly reduced. Some background Obesity changes many aspects of metabolism, including hormone levels. Fat cells create estrogen and can reduce...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether treating nocturia increased testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism (insufficient production of testosterone). Some background Nocturia (having to wake up and urinate at night) leads to sleep disturbances. This can affect testosterone (a sex hormone) secretion. Testosterone contributes to sperm...
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In a nutshell This paper compares the effectiveness of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and testosterone therapy in men with hypogonadism (low testosterone level). Some background The symptoms of hypogonadism are decreased libido, fatigue, poor concentration, erectile dysfunction, lack of concentration and depressed mood....
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In a nutshell This paper studies the effect of gonadotrophin treatment on quality of life compared with testosterone treatment in patients with male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (failure of the testes). Some background Male hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is the failure of the testes that results in a decrease of testosterone and...
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