The Level of FSH, LH and Testosterone in Seminal Plasma with the Procedure of Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy.
- Author:
Jae Pil CHO
1
;
Jae Heung CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
vasectomy;
vasovasostomy;
seminal plasma;
hormone
- MeSH:
Semen*;
Testosterone*;
Vasectomy*;
Vasovasostomy*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1987;28(1):105-110
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Up to day, there was no definite report in hormonal changes in serum and seminal plasma which might be affected by vasectomy. In order to clarify the controversy regarding hormonal change in normal, vasectomy and vasovasostomy, author has observed LH, FSH and Testosterone in seminal plasma as follow; l. The LH and FSH level has been shown decrease comparison with control group after vasectomy 2. The LH level has been rising with vasovasostomy. 3. The FSH level was some increased after vasovasostomy, but which is not statistically significant. 4. The Testosterone has not been shown any change with vasectomy and vasovasostomy.
