
doi: 10.1111/iju.15046
pmid: 36194789
AbstractThe objective of this review study is to evaluate the therapeutic role of PDE5 inhibitors (PDE5is) in the amelioration of oligoasthenospermia in infertile males. PDE5is have a beneficial influence on the secretory function of the Leydig and Sertoli cells, the biochemical environment within the seminiferous tubule, the contractility of the testicular tunica albuginea, and the prostatic secretory function. In several studies, the overall effect of sildenafil and vardenafil increased quantitative and qualitative sperm motility. Furthermore, some studies indicate that PDE5is influence positively the sperm capacity to undergo capacitation under biochemical conditions that are known to induce the sperm capacitation process. Additional research efforts are necessary in order to recommend unequivocally the usage of sildenafil, vardenafil, or avanafil for the alleviation of male infertility.
Male, Fertility Clinics, Reproduction, Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors, Sildenafil Citrate, Piperazines, Vardenafil Dihydrochloride, Purines, Semen, Sperm Motility, Humans, Sulfones, Andrology, Laboratories, Infertility, Male
Male, Fertility Clinics, Reproduction, Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors, Sildenafil Citrate, Piperazines, Vardenafil Dihydrochloride, Purines, Semen, Sperm Motility, Humans, Sulfones, Andrology, Laboratories, Infertility, Male
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