Horm Metab Res 1984; 16(3): 140-141
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014721
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Naloxone Fails to Increase LH Levels in Clomiphene Treated Men

C. Foresta1 , G. Scanelli1 , A. Fabbri, L. Gnessi, C. Moretti, F. Fraioli
  • 1Istituto di Semeiotica Medica, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
  • Clinica Medica, Università di Roma, Rome, Italy
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1983

1983

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14. März 2008 (online)

Summary

The gonadotrophin response to the opiate antagonist naloxone administered per infusion has been investigated before and after 5 days of clomiphene treatment in 5 male subjects. Before clomiphene treatment, naloxone caused a significant increase in LH levels, however, after clomiphene, naloxone failed to induce the same effect. An important role for gonadal steroids on the opiatergic inhibitory tone of LH secretion in man is suggested.

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