Endocrine Abstracts

Male fertility is controlled by complex interactions between hypothalamus, pituitary, and testis. The major functions of the testis include production of spermatozoa and synthesis of hormones. Testosterone is produced by the testicular Leydig cells and ensures male fertility. Testosterone is involved in the development of gonad, the attainment of puberty, the maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics as well as in spermatogenesis process. Many studies have highlighted th...