Abstract Background Poor semen quality is a well‐known feature in patients with testicular germ cell tumours (GCTs) at the time of diagnosis but the underlying biological reasons are incompletely understood. Objectives This study aimed to identify GCT‐specific clinical factors that are involved with poor semen quality in GCT patients.
Klaus‐Peter Dieckmann +9 more
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The orca (<i>Orcinus orca</i>) pituitary gland: an anatomical, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural analysis. [PDF]
Alonso-Almorox P +6 more
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Pharmacogenetics of follicle‐stimulating hormone action in the male
Abstract Male factor infertility (MFI) is involved in half of the cases of couple infertility. The follicle‐stimulating hormone (FSH) therapy is considered efficient to improve semen parameters and pregnancy rate in patients with idiopathic MFI, following the lesson learned from hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Andrea Graziani +7 more
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The role of iron in normal and impaired testicular function
Abstract Iron plays a critical role in testicular physiology, impacting spermatogenesis, testosterone production, and overall testicular function. Iron homeostasis is maintained through systemic and cellular regulatory mechanisms, including hepcidin‐mediated systemic iron control and the iron‐responsive element/iron regulatory protein (IRE/IRP) system ...
Aileen Harrer +2 more
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous versus trans-nasal pterygopalatine fossa block in endoscopic trans-sphenoidal pituitary gland surgery: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Saad DH, Ahmed AMM, ElKholy WM, Bakr MM.
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Abstract Background The constitutive Leydig cell hormone insulin‐like peptide 3 (INSL3) is considered a good estimate of the adult Leydig cell functional capacity and appears to remain relatively consistent throughout adult male life, only gradually declining into old age.
Richard Ivell +3 more
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A Medical Rarity: Isolated <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> Abscess in the Pituitary Gland of an Immunocompetent Patient. [PDF]
Taule EM, Miletic H, Mahesparan R.
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Semen Cryopreservation in Testicular Cancer: Before or After Orchidectomy?
ABSTRACT Background Fertility preservation in patients with testicular cancer remains a clinical priority, yet the optimal timing for sperm cryopreservation—before or after orchidectomy—remains a matter of debate. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the optimal timing for semen cryopreservation and the best‐quality sample for ART.
Alessandra Buonacquisto +12 more
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Immunotherapy related endocrinopathy of the pineal and pituitary gland that resolved following discontinuation of treatment: case report. [PDF]
Bhandari A +4 more
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It is expected that the relugolix estetrol combination RE4W will enable women to control their fertility and prevent menstrual cycle related problems, while offering a smooth transition through perimenopause into the postmenopause and decrease the risk of breast cancer.
Herjan J. T. Coelingh Bennink +9 more
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