Abstract: Previous studies have shown that endogenous hormones are critical to spermatogenesis and maintenance of male reproductive function. All the male reproductive hormones serve important and well known functions in the male hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis and male reproduction. However relationship between thyroid hormones and semen quality are still not completely understood. Thus the aim of the present study is to determine the pattern and degree of associations between thyroid hormones and semen quality. Eighty men were recruited from an infertility clinic in which fresh semen samples were assessed for quality (concentration, mobility, and morphology) and the serum levels of thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3), and Thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH) were measured. The results showed that men with abnormal semen profile had higher total T3 and T4 and lower TSH concentrations compared to those with normal semen profile,. These were however did not show any significant difference. However, further studies and observations are needed on a larger number of subjects.
Keywords: Male infertility, Thyroid hormones, Azoospermia, Oligospermia.
Title: PATTERN OF THYROID HORMONE PROFILE AND SEMEN QUALITY IN MALE INFERTILITY
Author: Olaniru, O. B., Adoga, A. I., Johnson, E. O., Daru P. H, Ugwu B. K
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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