Abstract
The spermatogenic rebound effect was studied in 5 oligospermic males after testosterone-induced azoospermia. The subjects received 3 weekly doses (50 mcg) of testosterone propionate for 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 months. Seminal fluid analysis was conducted every 6-8 weeks after treatment was terminated. In each case, spermatogenic activity gradually increased after the last treatment until the production of mature spermatozoa exceeded pretreatment levels. A marked improvement was also seen in the posttreatment histologic picture when compared with pretreatment specimens. It is not known whether the rebound response is peculiar to androgenic substances.Preview Only. This article cannot be rented because we do not currently have permission from the publisher.
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