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Hormones in seminal plasma.

B Moreno-Escallon, A J Ridley, C H Wu

    Archives of Andrology
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Seminal testosterone levels, not blood levels, may indicate sperm quality issues. This study found higher seminal testosterone in men with abnormal semen analysis, suggesting a localized role for this hormone in sperm production.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Endocrinology
    • Andrology
    • Spermatogenesis Research

    Background:

    • Testosterone and prolactin are crucial for spermatogenesis, but their exact roles and clinical relevance in male infertility remain unclear.
    • Peripheral hormone levels are often normal in infertile men despite subnormal sperm parameters.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between sperm quality and the concentration of testosterone and prolactin in seminal fluid.
    • To compare seminal and serum hormone levels in men with normal versus abnormal semen analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of seminal and venous blood samples from 70 men.
    • Measurement of testosterone and prolactin levels in both serum and seminal fluid.
    • Correlation analysis between hormone levels and semen analysis parameters.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant difference in serum testosterone or prolactin levels between men with normal and abnormal semen analysis.
    • Significantly higher seminal testosterone concentration observed in men with abnormal semen analysis.
    • Testosterone in seminal fluid is unbound to testosterone binding globulin (TeBG), unlike in blood where one-third is bound.

    Conclusions:

    • Seminal testosterone concentration, rather than peripheral levels, may be a more relevant indicator of sperm quality.
    • The absence of TeBG-bound testosterone in seminal fluid suggests unique local transport or metabolism.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific mechanisms of testosterone action within the seminal environment.