Abstract
Background: The combination of etonogestrel implants with injectable testosterone decanoate was investigated as a potential male contraceptive. Methods: One hundred and thirty subjects were randomly assigned to three treatment groups, all receiving two etonogestrel rods (204 mg etonogestrel) and 400 mg testosterone decanoate either every 4 weeks (group I, n = 42), or every 6 weeks (group II, n = 51) or 600 mg testosterone decanoate every 6 weeks (group III, n = 37) for a treatment period of 48 weeks. Results: One hundred and ten men completed 48 weeks of treatment. Sperm concentrations of
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 285-294 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Human Reproduction |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2006 |
Keywords
- Etonogestrel
- Gestogen
- Male contraceptive
- Spermatogenesis
- Testosterone decanoate