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Androgens and fertility.

F Lombardo1, P Sgrò, P Salacone

  • 1Department of Medical Pathophysiology, 1st University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. francesco.lombardo@uniroma1.it

Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
|July 27, 2005
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Androgens are crucial for male reproductive development and sperm production. The androgen receptor (AR) mediates testosterone's effects, and defects or disruptions can lead to male infertility.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Andrology

Background:

  • Androgens, particularly testosterone, are essential for male reproductive tract development and spermatogenesis.
  • Testosterone acts via the androgen receptor (AR), present in both the cytoplasm and nucleus of target cells.
  • AR defects can cause abnormal male sexual development, while subtle changes may lead to infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of androgens and the androgen receptor in male reproductive health.
  • To investigate the causes of male infertility related to androgen signaling.
  • To understand the impact of exogenous substances on male fertility.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on androgen function and AR signaling.

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    • Main Results:

    • High intratesticular testosterone, mediated by Leydig cells, is vital for spermatogenesis.
    • AR defects are linked to abnormal sexual development and male infertility.
    • Low testosterone levels in infertile men often do not respond to testosterone or gonadotropin therapy.
    • Anabolic steroid abuse and endocrine disruptors can impair male fertility via anti-androgenic mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • The androgen receptor is a critical mediator of male reproductive function.
    • Dysregulation of androgen signaling, whether through genetic defects, hormonal imbalances, or environmental factors, significantly impacts male fertility.
    • Targeted interventions for male infertility must consider the complex role of androgen action.