The effect of selective estrogen receptor modulator administration on the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in men with idiopathic oligozoospermia

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Contributors

  • Elena Tsourdi - , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Author)
  • Anargyros Kourtis - , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Author)
  • Dimitrios Farmakiotis - , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Author)
  • Ilias Katsikis - , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Author)
  • Marios Salmas - , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Author)
  • Dimitrios Panidis - , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Author)

Abstract

This study evaluates, compares, and contrasts the effects of three selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), namely, tamoxifen, toremifene, and raloxifene, on the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in 284 consecutive subfertile men with idiopathic oligozoospermia using three therapeutic protocols: [1] tamoxifen, 20 mg, once daily (n = 94); [2] toremifene, 60 mg, once daily (n = 99); and [3] raloxifene, 60 mg, once daily (n = 91). The antiestrogenic effects of SERMs at the hypothalamic level result in a statistically significant increase of gonadotropin levels, which is more marked for tamoxifen and toremifene compared with raloxifene.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1427-1430
Number of pages4
JournalFertility and sterility
Volume91
Issue number4 SUPPL.
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2009
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 18692782

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