Role of Estrogens on Human Male Reproductive System

• 作 者: Vincenzo Rochira Lucia Zirilli Bruno Madeo Antonio Cesare Carani Antonio R. M. Granata
• 机 构: Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena,
• 出 处: Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
• 发表日期: 2004年02期
• 关键词: estrogen gonadotropin sexual androgen congenital secretion testosterone progress

This review focuses on estrogen role on human male physiology. Biological estrogen actions on male reproductive system are summarized with particular regard to the effects of congenital estrogen deprivation in men. The effects of estrogen on spermatogenesis, hormonal secretion and gonadotropin feedback and on sexual behavior are discussed. It is remarked that the role of estrogens in male reproduction is a very recent acquisition in reproductive endocrinology, but it promises new future fields of research to be investigated as well as the possible disclosure of new strategies in clinical practice.

This review focuses on estrogen role on human male physiology. Biological estrogen actions on male reproductive system are summarized with particular regard to the effects of congenital estrogen deprivation in men. The effects of estrogen on spermatogenesis, hormonal secretion and gonadotropin feedback and on sexual behavior are discussed is the role of estrogens in male reproduction is a very recent acquisition in reproductive endocrinology, but it promises new future fields of research to be investigated as well as the possible disclosure of new strategies in clinical practice.