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Changes in Plasma Testosterone Levels and Semen Quality after 3 Injections of a GnRH Analogue in 3 Dogs with Spermatogenic Dysfunction
2005 年 67 巻 12 号 p. 1249-1252
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2005 年 67 巻 12 号 p. 1249-1252
Three male Beagles with low plasma luteinizing hormone and testosterone levels and spermatogenic dysfunction (SD-dogs) were given 3 weekly subcutaneous injections of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (Buserelin; GnRH-AB). The plasma T level of all of the SD-dogs increased and peaked at 4-6 weeks after the first injection. The total number of sperm and the sperm motility of the three SD-dogs increased 5-7 weeks after the first injection. Therefore, the authors concluded that 3 weekly injections of GnRH-AB transiently improves semen quality in some cases of canine spermatogenic dysfunction.
