Valentina Anelli, Elisa Gatta, Ilenia Pirola, Andrea Delbarba, Mario Rotondi, Carlo Cappelli
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Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of thyroid function on male fertility, focusing on hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
Methods: A PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus research was performed. Original studies in English published online up to 31 May 2023 were selected and reviewed. The final reference list was defined based on the relevance of each paper to the scope of this review.
Results: The available data in animals (31 studies) and human (26 studies) showed conflicting results. However, thyroid dysfunction altered erection and ejaculation both in animal models than in men.
Conclusion: Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism seem to cause ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. Hence, Guidelines recommend against the systematic screening for thyroid disorders in the men in sub-fertile couples, but only in men with ejaculation and erectile dysfunction and/or altered semen parameters.
期刊介绍:
The Aging Male , the official journal of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male, is a multidisciplinary publication covering all aspects of male health throughout the aging process. The Journal is a well-recognized and respected resource for anyone interested in keeping up to date with developments in this field. It is published quarterly in one volume per year.
The Journal publishes original peer-reviewed research papers as well as review papers and other appropriate educational material that provide researchers with an integrated perspective on this new, emerging specialty. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Diagnosis and treatment of late-onset hypogonadism
Metabolic syndrome and related conditions
Treatment of erectile dysfunction and related disorders
Prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia.