ea0029p1546 | Steroid metabolism + action | ICEECE2012
Hruskovicova H.
, Duskova M.
, Simunkova K.
, Pospisilova H.
, Hill M.
, Vondra K.
, Starka L.
Introduction: Cigarette smoking is one of the most serious substance abuse problems. It is generally accepted that nicotine and other chemicals in tobacco smoke alter endocrine functions in men and adverse reproductive outcomes, including deterioration of sperm. Studies on the effects of smoking and smoking cessation on male sex hormones are inconsistent. We studied changes of hormonal levels in men during smoking cessation and we looked for a possible predictive marker of suc...