The effect of statins on semen parameters in patients with hypercholesterolemia: A systematic review.
Title | The effect of statins on semen parameters in patients with hypercholesterolemia: A systematic review. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Anagnostis, P., Papanikolaou D., Ioannidou P. G., Bosdou J. K., Mikhailidis D. P., Hatzimouratidis K., & Goulis D. G. |
Journal | Andrology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 1504-1511 |
Date Published | 2021 09 |
ISSN | 2047-2927 |
Keywords | Adult, Humans, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Hypercholesterolemia, Male, Middle Aged, Pravastatin, Prospective Studies, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Semen, Simvastatin, Sperm Motility |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Statins constitute the mainstay of treatment in patients with hypercholesterolemia. However, their effect on semen parameters is unknown. |
DOI | 10.1111/andr.13039 |
Alternate Journal | Andrology |
PubMed ID | 33998174 |