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The effect of vasectomy on the production of plasma luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone in man

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A prospective study of plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in 51 men before vasectomy and 10 days and 3 months after vasectomy revealed a trend to rise in LH 10 days after vasectomy normalizing after 3 months.

The literature concerning alterations in LH and FSH after vasectomy is reviewed and different theories are discussed.

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    K. Glavind, N. R. Lauritsen, M. Kløve-Mogensen & J. Carl

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Glavind, K., Lauritsen, N.R., Kløve-Mogensen, M. et al. The effect of vasectomy on the production of plasma luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone in man. International Urology and Nephrology 22, 553–559 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02549744

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