Hormonal abnormalities in azoospermic men in Kano, Northern Nigeria

From: Indian Journal of Medical Research | Date: September 1, 2006| Author: Mohammed, A Z; Omale-Itodo, A; Uadia, P O; Emokpae, M A | Copyright information

Background & objectives: We undertook this study to observe the pattern of hormonal abnormalities and testicular pathology in azoospermic male Africans in Kano, Northern Nigeria.

Methods: Eighty consecutive azoospermic infertile males attending fertility clinic in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, were selected for the study. Their semen were analyzed three times at eight weeks interval, after which serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone ...

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