In vitro assessment of some sperm function following exposure to levonorgestrel in human fallopian tubes

In vitro assessment of some sperm function following exposure to levonorgestrel in human fallopian tubes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mechanism of action of levonorgestrel (LNG) as emergency contraception (EC) remains a subject of debate and its effect on sperm function has been only partially explained. The aim of this study was to assess whether LNG at a simi...

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Main Authors: Hermanny Alexia, Bahamondes M Valeria, Fazano Francisco, Marchi Nadia M, Ortiz Maria, Genghini Maria Heloisa RR, Croxatto Horacio B, Bahamondes Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Emergency contraception
Levonorgestrel
Acrosome reaction
Fallopian tubes
Human spermatozoa
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/8

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