Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility
Thyroid hormones have been well studied for its relevance to male reproduction in the last few decades. They are considered as essential regulators of male reproductive functions and play vital roles in male gonadal developments. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism both affect testicular functions an...
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doaj-33b7fafbf56644e990e7308c023dc6702020-11-24T21:38:21ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsAsian Pacific Journal of Reproduction2305-05002305-05192019-01-018520321010.4103/2305-0500.268135Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertilityAhmed AlahmarSulagna DuttaPallav SenguptaThyroid hormones have been well studied for its relevance to male reproduction in the last few decades. They are considered as essential regulators of male reproductive functions and play vital roles in male gonadal developments. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism both affect testicular functions and influence neuroendocrine regulations over reproductive functions via the crosstalk between the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The alterations in the male reproductive hormonal milieu by thyroid hormones may lead to reduced testosterone levels and deterioration of semen quality. However, there are very few reports on the direct effects of thyroid disorders upon testicular functions and semen quality. This article aims to review the available literature to present a concise updated concept on the regulation of male reproductive functions by the thyroid hormones, and the possible mechanism by which thyroid dysfunctions affects testicular functions.http://www.apjr.net/article.asp?issn=2305-0500;year=2019;volume=8;issue=5;spage=203;epage=210;aulast=AlahmarThyroid hormoneHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismSteroidogenesisSpermatogenesisSemen qualityInfertility |
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Ahmed Alahmar Sulagna Dutta Pallav Sengupta Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction Thyroid hormone Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Steroidogenesis Spermatogenesis Semen quality Infertility |
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Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility |
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Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility |
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Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility |
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Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility |
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Thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility |
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thyroid hormones in male reproduction and infertility |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction |
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2305-0500 2305-0519 |
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2019-01-01 |
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Thyroid hormones have been well studied for its relevance to male reproduction in the last few decades. They are considered as essential regulators of male reproductive functions and play vital roles in male gonadal developments. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism both affect testicular functions and influence neuroendocrine regulations over reproductive functions via the crosstalk between the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The alterations in the male reproductive hormonal milieu by thyroid hormones may lead to reduced testosterone levels and deterioration of semen quality. However, there are very few reports on the direct effects of thyroid disorders upon testicular functions and semen quality. This article aims to review the available literature to present a concise updated concept on the regulation of male reproductive functions by the thyroid hormones, and the possible mechanism by which thyroid dysfunctions affects testicular functions. |
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Thyroid hormone Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Steroidogenesis Spermatogenesis Semen quality Infertility |
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http://www.apjr.net/article.asp?issn=2305-0500;year=2019;volume=8;issue=5;spage=203;epage=210;aulast=Alahmar |
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