Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), a dimeric glycoprotein hormone, stimulates Sertoli cell proliferation and spermatogenesis in males. Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate. The majority of patients with non-obstructive azoospermia have high FSH levels. Isolated FSH deficiency has been reported in a few patients.Case Presentation: A 22-yr-old, 172-cm-tall male presented with azoospermia. He was born at full term wit...