Changes in Plasma Testosterone Levels and Semen Quality after 3 Injections of a GnRH Analogue in 3 Dogs with Spermatogenic Dysfunction

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Taichi HIRANO¹  Tatsuya HORI¹  Toshihiko TSUTSUI¹  Yosuke MASAOKA¹  Eiichi KAWAKAMI¹ 

[1] Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Animal Science University

关键词: canine;    GnRH analogue;    spermatogenic dysfunction;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.67.1249

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

References(18)Cited-By(6)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.

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