Effects of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors on Leydig cell secretory function in oligoasthenospermic infertile men: a randomized trial.
Title | Effects of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors on Leydig cell secretory function in oligoasthenospermic infertile men: a randomized trial. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Dimitriadis, F., Tsambalas S., Tsounapi P., Kawamura H., Vlachopoulou E., Haliasos N., Gratsias S., Watanabe T., Saito M., Miyagawa I., & Sofikitis N. |
Journal | BJU Int |
Volume | 106 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | 1181-5 |
Date Published | 2010 Oct |
ISSN | 1464-410X |
Keywords | Analysis of Variance, Carnitine, Humans, Imidazoles, Insulin, Insulin Secretion, Leydig Cells, Male, Oligospermia, Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors, Piperazines, Proteins, Purines, Sildenafil Citrate, Sperm Count, Sperm Motility, Sulfones, Treatment Outcome, Triazines, Vardenafil Dihydrochloride |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effects of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5-i) on Leydig cell secretory function (LCSF). |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2010.09243.x |
Alternate Journal | BJU Int |
PubMed ID | 20184572 |