The role of hypothyroidism in male infertility and erectile dysfunction.

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of hypothyroidism on erectile function and sperm parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 24 patients with hypothyroidism and 66 normal individuals. Serum levels of hormones, including thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxin (T4), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL), and testosterone, were measured and semen analysis was done in all the …

Authors

Nikoobakht MR; Aloosh M; Nikoobakht N; Mehrsay AR; Biniaz F; Karjalian MA

Journal

Urology Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 405–409

Publication Date

2012

ISSN

1735-1308

Associated Experts

Mehdi Aloosh

Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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