Effect of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal on Sex Hormone and Gonadotropin Levels in Addicted Male Rats

Background Opioid consumption has been widely increasing across the globe; how- ever, it can cause adverse effects on the body. Morphine, an opioid, can reduce sex hor- mones and fertility. Withania somnifera (WS) is a traditional herb used to improve sexual activities. This study strives to investi...

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Main Authors: Batool Rahmati, Mohammad Hassan Ghosian Moghaddam, Mohsen Khalili, Ehsan Enayati, Maryam Maleki, Saeedeh Rezaeei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2016-07-01
Series:International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
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Online Access:http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45384_3bd81e25abfd29b45a6c6d852a16af25.pdf