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Yessirkepov M, Kocyigit BF, Zhakipbekov K, Adilbekov E, Sultanbekov K, Akaltun MS. Uncovering the link between inflammatory rheumatic diseases and male reproductive health: a perspective on male infertility and sexual dysfunction. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:1621-1636. [PMID: 38693253 PMCID: PMC11344082 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-024-05602-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) refer to a range of persistent disorders that have a major influence on several physiological systems. Although there is much evidence connecting IRDs to sexual dysfunction and fertility problems, research specifically focusing on male infertility in relation to these diseases is sparse. This review addresses the complicated connection between IRDs and male infertility, emphasising the physiological, psychological, and pharmacological aspects that influence reproductive health outcomes in men with rheumatic conditions. We explore the effects of IRDs and their treatments on many facets of male reproductive well-being, encompassing sexual functionality, semen characteristics, and hormonal balance. Additionally, we present a comprehensive analysis of the present knowledge on the impact of several categories of anti-rheumatic drugs on male reproductive function. Although there is an increasing awareness of the need of addressing reproductive concerns in individuals IRDs, there is a noticeable lack of research especially dedicated to male infertility. Moving forward, more comprehensive research is needed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms driving reproductive difficulties in males with IRDs. We can better assist the reproductive health requirements of male IRD patients by expanding our understanding of male infertility in the setting of rheumatic disorders and implementing holistic methods to care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marlen Yessirkepov
- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Adana City Research and Training Hospital, Adana, Türkiye, Turkey
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- Department of Organization and Management and Economics of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department Social Health Insurance and Public Health, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Türkiye, Turkey.
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Scriffignano S, Perrotta FM, Lubrano E. Male Fertility in Spondyloarthritis: from Clinical Issues to Cytokines Milieu. A Narrative Review. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2024; 26:321-331. [PMID: 38900205 PMCID: PMC11310274 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-024-01153-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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PURPOSEOF REVIEW Male fertility is an emergent issue that should be considered in clinical practice, when dealing with chronic inflammatory diseases in young men. As it is known, the chronic inflammation is the main pathophysiologic mechanism in some rheumatological conditions such as spondyloarthritis (SpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). Therefore, it is paramount to be aware if these diseases could impair male fertility, both due to the inflammation or to the treatments needed: we reviewed the literature on the most relevant and recent evidence on male fertility in patients affected by SpA, AS and PsA. RECENT FINDINGS Rheumatological inflammatory diseases (included SpA, AS and PsA) could impair the family planning in man life, especially when diagnosed at young age. Moreover, focusing on sperm quality, it seems that a link between sperm quality impairment and a higher disease activity exist. Focusing on therapies, Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitors showed a safety profile on human male fertility in clinical studies. Recently, a prospective study and two double-blind placebo-controlled trials assessed the impact of methotrexate and Filgotinib on semen parameters, respectively, showing a safety profile of these drugs on human semen quality. However, there are no clinical data on the impact of Interleukin (IL)17 inhibitors(i), IL12-23i and IL23i. Concerning male fertility in SpA, AS and PsA, an unmet clinical need is still present and new studies are needed to understand the association between these diseases and male fertility, and the implication of the therapies used for these diseases. This narrative review provides an overview of the available data on male fertility in patients affected by SpA, AS and PsA.
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- Silvia Scriffignano
- Academic Rheumatology Unit, Dipartimento Di Medicina E Scienze, Della Salute "Vincenzo Tiberio", Università Degli Studi del Molise, Via Giovanni Paolo II, C/da Tappino, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Academic Rheumatology Unit, Dipartimento Di Medicina E Scienze, Della Salute "Vincenzo Tiberio", Università Degli Studi del Molise, Via Giovanni Paolo II, C/da Tappino, 86100, Campobasso, Italy
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- Academic Rheumatology Unit, Dipartimento Di Medicina E Scienze, Della Salute "Vincenzo Tiberio", Università Degli Studi del Molise, Via Giovanni Paolo II, C/da Tappino, 86100, Campobasso, Italy.
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Panevin TS, Rozhivanov RV, Zotkin EG, Avdeeva AS, Glukhova SI. [Hypogonadism in men with inflammatory joint diseases: Frequency and clinical characteristics]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2024; 96:486-493. [PMID: 38829810 DOI: 10.26442/00403660.2024.05.202704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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AIM To study the frequency of hypogonadism (HG) in men with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and to evaluate the impact of HG on the course of RA and and concomitant diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS A single-stage continuous study included 170 men with RA, 57 men with AS and 85 men with PsA, who were hospitalized at the Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology. Patients were assessed for total testosterone (ТS) levels and subsequently divided into subgroups with normal (>12 nmol/l) and reduced levels. An intergroup comparison was carried out on the main indicators used in clinical rheumatological practice to assess the stage, activity and other medical and demographic characteristics of rheumatic disease, as well as on concomitant conditions. The second stage of the study involved a pairwise intergroup comparison among patients with HG with RA, AS and PsA. RESULTS The incidence of ТS deficiency among patients with RA was 24.1%, among patients with AS - 17.5%, and with PsA - 31.8%. In patients with RA, HG was associated with a significantly higher mean body mass index, higher fasting blood glucose and uric acid, higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate and anemia. Patients with AS with HG had significantly lower hemoglobin levels and more frequent anemia, as well as higher levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In PsA, older age was observed in the androgen deficiency group, as well as higher body mass index and fasting glucose levels; obesity was more common. An intergroup comparison of quantitative and qualitative indicators between patients with androgen deficiency in all three rheumatic diseases (RDs) did not reveal significant differences in the average concentrations of ТS, luteinizing hormone, sex hormone binding globulin, experience of RD, laboratory markers of inflammatory activity, as well as glucose and uric acid. A similar incidence of diabetes mellitus, obesity and anemia was noted for all three nosologies. CONCLUSION ТS levels and the presence of HG were not associated with the stage and activity of RD, but ТS deficiency was accompanied by higher laboratory indicators of inflammatory activity, lower hemoglobin values, and metabolic disorders. Patients with HG, regardless of nosology, had similar levels of sex hormones and indicators reflecting RD and concomitant conditions.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Male
- Hypogonadism/epidemiology
- Hypogonadism/blood
- Hypogonadism/diagnosis
- Middle Aged
- Testosterone/blood
- Arthritis, Psoriatic/epidemiology
- Arthritis, Psoriatic/complications
- Arthritis, Psoriatic/diagnosis
- Arthritis, Psoriatic/blood
- Adult
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid/epidemiology
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid/complications
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid/blood
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/epidemiology
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/complications
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/diagnosis
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/blood
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/physiopathology
- Russia/epidemiology
- Incidence
- Blood Sedimentation
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- T S Panevin
- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
- Far-East State Medical University
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- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
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Kocyigit BF, Fedorchenko Y, Sultanbekov K, Ozturk GY, Yessirkepov M. Exploring complex links: inflammatory rheumatic diseases and men's health. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:757-764. [PMID: 38488864 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-024-05549-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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This article examines the complex interactions between inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) and men's health. It delves into the effects of IRDs on reproductive health, erectile dysfunction, prostate involvement, male osteoporosis, body composition, physical activity, and coping mechanisms. The findings show that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction varies among different diseases, underscoring the necessity for comprehensive counseling. The link between IRDs and prostate health, with a substantial rise in benign prostatic hyperplasia among IRD patients, demonstrates the condition's importance. In contrast to popular belief, osteoporosis mostly affects women; the current study highlights the growing identification of male osteoporosis, particularly in the setting of IRDs. Male RA patients had a significant loss in bone mineral density, highlighting the importance of increasing awareness and tailored therapy to address osteoporosis in men. IRDs affect body composition, with male RA patients showing imbalances characterized by decreased lean body mass and increased fat mass. Given the dynamic nature of these conditions, coping with IRDs necessitates thorough and individualized diversified approaches. The complex link between IRDs and men's health demands continuing research, including longitudinal studies and tailored therapies. The essay promotes a patient-centered approach, recognizing the unique obstacles that males with IRDs confront.
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- Burhan Fatih Kocyigit
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Adana City Research and Training Hospital, Adana, Turkey.
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ivano-Frankivs'k, Ukraine
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- Department Social Health Insurance and Public Health, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Adana City Research and Training Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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Sigmo GD, Hauge S, Hufthammer KO, Wallenius M, Salvesen KÅ, Daltveit AKN, Bakland G, Fevang BTS. Male patients with inflammatory joint diseases are less likely than controls to be childless: results from a Norwegian population-based cohort study of 10 865 patients. Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:457-463. [PMID: 38262688 PMCID: PMC10958328 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-224998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the number of children per man and the proportion of childless men as a proxy of fertility in a national cohort of men with inflammatory joint diseases (IJDs), compared with matched controls from the general population. METHODS This is a nationwide, population-based retrospective cohort study. Male patients with IJDs (n = 10 865) in the Norwegian Arthritis Registry were individually matched 1:5 on birth year and county of residence with men without IJDs obtained from the National Population Register (n = 54 325). Birth data were obtained from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway. We compared the mean number of children per man and the proportion of childless men and analysed the impact of age and year of diagnosis. RESULTS The mean number of children per man in the patient group was 1.80 versus 1.69 in the comparison group (p <0.001), and 21% of the patients in the patient group were childless versus 27% in the comparison group (p <0.001). The finding of less childlessness and higher number of children per man remained consistent across age at diagnosis, except for those diagnosed at age 0-19 years. The difference in childlessness was most pronounced for men diagnosed after year 2000, especially when diagnosed at 30-39 years of age (22% vs 32%, p<0.001). CONCLUSION In this large cohort study we found that patients with IJD have a higher number of children and are less likely to be childless compared with controls. Factors associated with developing or having an IJD might influence fertility and this requires further investigation.
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- Gudrun David Sigmo
- Department of Rheumatology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neuroscience, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- The Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, St Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Medical Birth Registry, Division of Epidemiology, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Rheumatology, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Lynda EO, Kingsley NE, Obukohwo OM, Benneth BA, Victor E, Simon OI, Agbonifo-Chijiokwu E, Oghenetega OB. Arjunolic acid reverses fluoxetine-induced alterations in testicular steroidogenic enzymes and membrane bound ionic pump imbalance through suppression of oxido-inflammatory stress and apoptosis. JBRA Assist Reprod 2024; 28:66-77. [PMID: 37962970 PMCID: PMC10936923 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20230062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The impact of the anti-depressant therapy on gonadal function has been recognized and discussed over the years. However, data to supplement our understanding of the impact of arjunolic acid (AA) therapies in protecting against FXT-induced gonadal dysfunction is lacking clear scientific evidence. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the possible effect of AA on fluoxetine-induced altered testicular function in rats. METHODS After 14 days acclimatization, Thirty-six (36) adult male rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (n=6). Rats in groups 1 received normal saline (10mL/kg); groups 2 & 3 were given AA (1.0mg/kg body weight) and AA (2.0mg/kg body weight), respectively; whereas, rats in group 4 were given FXT (10mg/kg/p.o/day), and groups 5 & 6 were given a combination of FXT (10mg/kg) + AA (1.0mg/kg body weight); and FXT (10mg/kg) + AA (2.0mg/kg body weight), respectively. RESULTS The results shows that FXT significantly altered testicular steroidogenic enzymes (3ß-HSD and 17ß-HSD) and proton pump ATPase (Na+/K+ ATPase, Ca2+ ATPase and H+ ATPase) activities, as well as testicular architecture when compared with controls. More so, FXT caused oxido-inflammation and apoptosis, as evidence by increases in MDA, MPO, TNF-α, IL-1ß, Caspase 3 and p53. However, AA at a different dose significantly ameliorated the destructive impacts of FXT on steroidogenic enzymes, proton pump ATPase as well as increased Bcl-2, SOD, CAT, GSH and improved testicular architecture in rats. CONCLUSIONS AA reverses fluoxetine-induced alterations in testicular steroidogenic enzymes and membrane-bound ionic pump through suppression of oxido-inflammatory stress and apoptosis.
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- Edozie Ojochem Lynda
- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science,
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science,
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Delta
State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, University of Medical Sciences,
Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science,
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science,
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Babcock
University, Illisan-Romo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Alhamam A, Garabed LR, Julian S, Flannigan R. The association of medications and supplements with human male reproductive health: a systematic review. Fertil Steril 2023; 120:1112-1137. [PMID: 37898470 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Some medications used to treat comorbidities and conditions in reproductive-aged individuals could have a negative impact on fertility. This may occur through hormonal disruption, toxicity to germ cells and spermatozoa, functional impact on the sperm, teratogenicity potential, or ejaculatory abnormalities. Having knowledge of these potential interactions between medications and reproductive potential is important for clinicians to be aware of and guide the patient, along with their treating clinicians, to reproductively favorable alternatives when available. This review aims to summarize the state of the literature regarding medication interactions with human male reproduction using the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System of medications.
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- Abdullah Alhamam
- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York.
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Pregnancy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases-A Literature Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020475. [PMID: 36836832 PMCID: PMC9961380 DOI: 10.3390/life13020475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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In recent years, we have faced an increasing incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially among young people, affecting them during their reproductive years. The paucity of data and reduced knowledge regarding the evolution of the disease during pregnancy and the adverse effects of the therapy on the mother and infant increase voluntary childlessness in this group of patients. Depending on the type of IBD, severity and surgical or medical management, this can negatively affect the pregnancy. C-sections and the risk of low-birth-weight babies are higher in women with IBD, independent of active/inactive disease, while preterm birth, stillbirth and miscarriage are associated with disease activity. In the last period, medicinal therapy has evolved, and new molecules have been developed for better control of the lesions, but the effect on pregnancy and breastfeeding is still controversial. We conducted this review by studying the literature and recent research in order to have a better image of the practical management of IBD during pregnancy.
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Mega OO, Benneth BA, Edesiri TP, Rume RA, Victor E, Rotu RA, Oghenetega BO, Agbonifo-Chijiokwu E, Kingsley NE, Andrew UO, Adebayo OG. Possible mechanisms involved in the testicular-protective property of quercetin in rats exposed to endosulfan toxicity. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 188:105224. [PMID: 36464344 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2022.105224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The study investigated the effects of quercetin and putative mechanisms involved against endosulfan-testicular impairments in rats. Rats were allotted into five treatment groups (n = 5). Groups 1-2 had normal saline and maize oil (vehicle) (10 mL/kg), group 3 received quercetin (20 mg/kg), 4-5 had endosulfan (5 mg/kg, p.o) orally for 28 days. However, from days 14-28, group 4 received an additional dose of vehicle (10 mL/kg, p.o./day), while group 5 received quercetin (20 mg/kg, p.o./day). Thereafter, blood samples and testes were harvested for markers of cholinergic, hormonal and testicular oxido-nitrergic, inflammatory, apoptosis and proton pump ATPase activities. Also, testicular histopathological changes were also evaluated alongside with germ cell count, testicular injury and spermatogenesis score. Quercetin increased testicular/body weights and spermatogenesis, androgenic hormones (follicle stimulating hormones, FSH; luteinizing hormone, LH; testosterone), acetylcholinesterase levels and attenuated altered membrane integrity, DNA fragmentation, increased caspases-3 levels in rats exposed to endosulfan. Moreover, quercetin increased testicular B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated x-protein (Bax) and proton pump adenosine trisphosphate (ATPase) and sialic acid levels. Of note, quercetin reversed endosulfan-mediated increased malondialdehyde, nitrite, peroxynitrite formation, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine and lowered antioxidant enzymes in the testes. The increased levels of testicular myeloperoxidase (MPO), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) by endosulfan were also reduced by quercetin administration. Additionally, quercetin attenuate endosulfan-induced testicular histopathological changes of rats. Our findings showed that quercetin significantly inhibited endosulfan-induced testicular damage and altered spermatogenesis through inhibition of oxido-nitrergic pathway, inflammatory mediators, apoptosis, acetylcholinesterase activity and enhancement of testicular hormones and improvement in testicular ATPase activity.
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- Oyovwi O Mega
- Department of Human Physiology, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwash-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial safety and Environmental Management, School of Maritime Technology, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Babcock University, Illisan-Romo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port-Harcourt, River State, Nigeria
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Antar SA, El-Gammal MA, Hazem RM, Moustafa YM. Etanercept Mitigates Cadmium Chloride-induced Testicular Damage in Rats "An Insight into Autophagy, Apoptosis, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation". ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:28194-28207. [PMID: 34993805 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18401-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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RATIONALE Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental and occupational toxin that represents a serious health hazard to humans and other animals. One of the negative consequences of cadmium exposure is testicular injury. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of etanercept against cadmium chloride-induced testicular damage and the probable underlying mechanisms of its action. METHODS A total of sixty rats were divided into six groups: control, cadmium chloride (CdCl2) (7 mg/ kg i.p.), and CdCl2 treated with etanercept (5,10 and 15 mg/kg s.c.) and etanercept only (15 mg/kg s.c.). CdCl2 was administrated as a single dose, while etanercept was administered every 3 days for 3 weeks. RESULTS CdCl2 reduced serum testosterone, testicular glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). However, it elevated the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3B (LC3B) in the testes. Cadmium caused pathogenic alterations as well as increased levels of inflammatory biomarkers such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB). Besides, the gene expressions of caspase-3 and inducible nitric oxide synthase (i-NOS) and Beclin-1 protein increased with CdCl2 exposure. Interestingly, etanercept relieved the previous toxic effects induced by CdCl2 in a dose-dependent manner as evidenced by inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, Beclin-1, LC3B, and caspase-3 accompanied by improvement in histopathological changes. CONCLUSION Etanercept provides a potential therapeutic approach to treat testicular tissue against the damaging effects of Cd by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and autophagy.
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- Samar A Antar
- Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University, Badr University Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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Chatzimeletiou K, Fleva A, Sioga A, Georgiou I, Nikolopoulos TT, Markopoulou M, Petrogiannis N, Anifandis G, Patrikiou A, Kolibianakis E, Giannakou A, Grimbizis G. Effects of Different Drug Therapies and COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination on Semen Quality in a Man with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:173. [PMID: 35208497 PMCID: PMC8875133 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58020173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a condition that affects 0.1% to 0.5% of the adult population. The aim of this case report was to investigate the possible effects of the drugs taken for treatment of AS as well as mRNA vaccination for COVID-19 on semen quality by performing a highly detailed analysis. Materials and Methods: Sperm characteristics were examined by light microscopy, DNA fragmentation (DFI) was analysed by flow cytometry and morphology was evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results: Semen analysis under therapy with (1) celecoxib and sulphasalazine showed: concentration 47 million/mL, 53% progressive motility, 7% normal morphology and 9.6% DFI, (2) Golimumab and before mRNA Vaccination showed: concentration 108 million/mL, 82% progressive motility, 1% normal morphology and 7.6% DFI, and (3) Golimumab and after 3 doses of mRNA Vaccination showed: concentration 142 million/mL, 85% progressive motility, 1% normal morphology and 6.8% DFI. TEM revealed head, neck and tail abnormalities, as well as the presence of cells with incomplete spermiogenesis white cells and phagocytes in the sample under therapy with celecoxib and sulphasalazine. Golimumab treatment lead to an increased incidence of elongated heads but in general reduced inflammation as no white cells were evident in TEM. Conclusion: The anti-inflamatory drugs celecoxib and sulphasalazine had no adverse effect on sperm quality as all parameters were within normal limits and the patient achieved under that treatment 2 pregnancies following natural conception that lead to the birth of a healthy boy and girl respectively. Anti-TNFa treatment with Golimumab exerted a negative effect on morphology but not on concentration, motility and DFI. After 3 doses of mRNA Vaccination, sperm concentration increased while motility, morphology and DFI remained similar to the values before vaccination suggesting no negative effect of the mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 on sperm quality.
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- Katerina Chatzimeletiou
- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (T.-T.N.); (A.P.); (E.K.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Immunology and Histocompatibility, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.G.)
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- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Aristotle University Medical School, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina and Medical Genetics and Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (T.-T.N.); (A.P.); (E.K.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Immunology and Histocompatibility, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41200 Larisa, Greece;
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (T.-T.N.); (A.P.); (E.K.); (G.G.)
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (T.-T.N.); (A.P.); (E.K.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Immunology and Histocompatibility, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.G.)
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ‘Papageorgiou’ General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece; (T.-T.N.); (A.P.); (E.K.); (G.G.)
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Boussaid S, Makhlouf Y, Rekik S, Jammali S, Cheour E, Sahli H, Elleuch M, Ben Saad H. The effects of autoimmune rheumatic-related diseases on male reproductive health: A systematic review. J Reprod Immunol 2022; 150:103472. [PMID: 34998078 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2021.103472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Autoimmune rheumatic-related diseases (ARRDs) have physical and psychological impact on patients, including their sexual life. While many studies have investigated fertility problems in females, data on males-related fertility are scarce, which explains the lack of guidance. The main objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the reproductive health in males with ARRDs. This systematic review followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews guidelines. Original articles from Pubmed and Scopus, published until September 16, 2021, and tackling the effects of ARRDs and/or ARRDs treatments on male fertility and/or pregnancy outcomes, were included. A total of twenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria. They were published between 1981 and 2018. The studied ARRDs were spondyloarthritis (n = 9), systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE, n = 6), Behcet disease (BD, n = 5), rheumatoid arthritis (RA, n = 5), antiphospholipid syndrome (n = 1), and dermatomyositis (n = 1). The most reported effects of ARRDs on fertility are i) high levels of reproductive hormones, mainly in RA and SLE; ii) impaired semen quality in SLE, spondyloarthritis, and BD; and iii) higher rate of varicocele in BD and spondyloarthritis. Regarding the treatments effects, i) conventional synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (e.g.; methotrexate and salazopyrine) increase testosterone level, ii) cyclophosphamide impairs fertility, iii) anti-tumor necrosis factor agents are associated with improvement in semen quality, and iv) no increased number of miscarriages or congenital abnormalities in children fathered by BD was reported. To conclude, both ARRDs and their treatments alter fertility in males with ARRDs. In practice, in addition to the conventional semen analysis, screening for infertility seems legitimate in males with ARRDs.
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- Soumaya Boussaid
- Rheumatology Department, Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia; Research Unit LR 05 SP 01, la Rabta Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia; Research Unit LR 05 SP 01, la Rabta Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia; Research Unit LR 05 SP 01, la Rabta Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Pain Treatment center, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia; Research Unit LR 05 SP 01, la Rabta Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia; Research Unit LR 05 SP 01, la Rabta Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Service de Physiologie et Explorations Fonctionnelles, Sousse, Tunisie; Université de Sousse, Hôpital Farhat HACHED, Service de Physiologie et Explorations Fonctionnelles, Sousse, Tunisia; Université de Sousse, Hôpital Farhat HACHED, Laboratoire de recherche LR12SP09 «Insuffisance cardiaque», Sousse, Tunisia.
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Perez-Garcia LF, Röder E, Goekoop RJ, Hazes JMW, Kok MR, Smeele HTW, Tchetverikov I, van der Helm-van Mil AHM, van der Kaap JH, Kok P, Krijthe BP, Dolhain RJEM. Impaired fertility in men diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis: results of a large multicentre study (iFAME-Fertility). Ann Rheum Dis 2021; 80:1545-1552. [PMID: 34373257 PMCID: PMC8600610 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-220709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The impact of inflammatory arthritis (IA) on male fertility remains unexplored. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of IA on several male fertility outcomes; fertility rate (number of biological children per man), family planning, childlessness and fertility problems. METHODS We performed a multicentre cross-sectional study (iFAME-Fertility). Men with IA 40 years or older who indicated that their family size was complete were invited to participate. Participants completed a questionnaire that included demographic, medical and fertility-related questions. To analyse the impact of IA on fertility rate, patients were divided into groups according to the age at the time of their diagnosis: ≤30 years (before the peak of reproductive age), between 31 and 40 years (during the peak) and ≥41 years (after the peak). RESULTS In total 628 participants diagnosed with IA were included. Men diagnosed ≤30 years had a lower mean number of children (1.32 (SD 1.14)) than men diagnosed between 31 and 40 years (1.60 (SD 1.35)) and men diagnosed ≥41 years (1.88 (SD 1.14)).This was statistically significant (p=0.0004).The percentages of men diagnosed ≤30 and 31-40 years who were involuntary childless (12.03% vs 10.34% vs 3.98%, p=0.001) and who reported having received medical evaluations for fertility problems (20.61%, 20.69% and 11.36%, p=0.027) were statistically significant higher than men diagnosed ≥41 years. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study that shows that IA can impair male fertility. Men diagnosed with IA before and during the peak of reproductive age had a lower fertility rate, higher childlessness rate and more fertility problems. Increased awareness and more research into the causes behind this association are urgently needed.
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- Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Rheumatology, Admiraal De Ruyter Hospital, Goes, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Rheumatology, Sint Franciscus Vlietland Group, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Fischer-Betz R, Østensen M. Biologics and small molecules in the management of psoriatic arthritis: Reproduction related issues in female and male patients. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2021; 14:979-989. [PMID: 33982647 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2021.1925536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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STRACTBackground: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is the musculoskeletal manifestation of psoriatic disease, an inflammatory systemic disease with a high incidence in the reproductive years. Biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) as well as 'small molecules', are increasingly used to treat subtypes of PsA. Safety concerns exist in the field of fertility for PsA patients since the literature shows discordant results toward the influence of anti-psoriatic drugs.Areas covered: This comprehensive review critically reviews the available data on the safety of biologics and small molecules in PsA including pregnancy and lactation and men who want to father a child. TNF inhibitors (TNFi) are best studied in relation to reproduction. For other biologics and small molecules, no prospective, controlled studies are available.Expert opinion: No contraindications appear for TNFi in pregnancy, lactation, and paternal exposure. For biologics other than TNFi and small molecules, prospective controlled studies on outcomes after exposure in early and late pregnancy are urgently needed. Potential effects of all biologics on immune function, infection rates, and vaccine responses in prenatally exposed children need to be expanded. Until more data become available, small molecules should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. More reproduction-related data are expected from various national and international registries in the future.
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- Rebecca Fischer-Betz
- Department for Rheumatology and Hiller Research Institute, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sorlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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Perez-Garcia LF, Dolhain RJEM, Vorstenbosch S, Bramer W, van Puijenbroek E, Hazes JMW, Te Winkel B. The effect of paternal exposure to immunosuppressive drugs on sexual function, reproductive hormones, fertility, pregnancy and offspring outcomes: a systematic review. Hum Reprod Update 2021; 26:961-1001. [PMID: 32743663 PMCID: PMC7600290 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmaa022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Information regarding the possible influence of immunosuppressive drugs on male sexual function and reproductive outcomes is scarce. Men diagnosed with immune-mediated diseases and a wish to become a father represent an important neglected population since they lack vital information to make balanced decisions about their treatment. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE The aim of this research was to systematically review the literature for the influence of paternal immunosuppressive drug use on many aspects of male sexual health, such as sexual function, fertility, pregnancy outcomes and offspring health outcomes. SEARCH METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in the bibliographic databases: Embase (via Elsevier embase.com), MEDLINE ALL via Ovid, Cochrane Central Register of Trials (via Wiley) and Web of Science Core Collection. Additionally, Google Scholar and the Clinical trial registries of Europe and the USA were searched. The databases were searched from inception until 31 August 2019. The searches combined keywords regarding male sexual function and fertility, pregnancy outcomes and offspring health with a list of immunosuppressive drugs. Studies were included if they were published in English and if they included original data on male human exposure to immunosuppressive drugs. A meta-analysis was not possible to perform due to the heterogeneity of the data. OUTCOMES A total of 5867 references were identified, amongst which we identified 161 articles fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Amongst these articles, 50 included pregnancy and offspring outcomes and 130 included sexual health outcomes. Except for large Scandinavian cohorts, most of the identified articles included a small number of participants. While a clear negative effect on sperm quality was evident for sulfasalazine and cyclophosphamide, a dubious effect was identified for colchicine, methotrexate and sirolimus. In three articles, exposure to tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitors in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis resulted in improved sperm quality. The information regarding pregnancy and offspring outcomes was scant but no large negative effect associated with paternal immunosuppressive drug exposure was reported. WIDER IMPLICATIONS Evidence regarding the safety of immunosuppressive drugs in men with a wish to become a father is inconclusive. The lack of standardisation on how to evaluate and report male sexual function, fertility and reproduction as study outcomes in men exposed to immunosuppressive drugs is an important contributor to this result. Future research on this topic is needed and should be preferably done using standardised methods.
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- L F Perez-Garcia
- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 5237 MH 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 5237 MH 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.,Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, PharmacoTherapy, Epidemiology and Economics, University of Groningen, 9712 CP Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, 5237 MH 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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Finelli R, Leisegang K, Finocchi F, De Masi S, Agarwal A, Damiani G. The impact of autoimmune systemic inflammation and associated medications on male reproductive health in patients with chronic rheumatological, dermatological, and gastroenterological diseases: A systematic review. Am J Reprod Immunol 2021; 85:e13389. [PMID: 33420722 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Autoimmune disorders currently affect 5%-8% of the global population, characterized by an aberrant chronic inflammatory response to self-antigens. The aim of this study was to systematically review the current available evidence investigating the impact of systemic autoimmune diseases and associated immunosuppressive treatment on fertility parameters of adult men. Clinical trials, observational studies, and case reports written in English and reporting semen analysis, evaluation of seminal oxidative stress, and/or sperm DNA fragmentation in patients affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, uveitis, dermatomyositis, and rheumatoid arthritis were collected by searching on PubMed, EMBASE, OVID, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases, with no limit of time. The study quality and the extent of bias in design, methods, and outcome assessment were evaluated by applying the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools. Evidence suggested that various autoimmune diseases or relevant medications can adversely affect male fertility parameters and that patients may benefit of counseling and sperm cryopreservation. Clinical trials further investigating any adverse effect of autoimmunity and related thereby on male infertility are warranted, to develop appropriate guidelines for males diagnosed and treated for autoimmune disorders.
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- Renata Finelli
- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- School of Natural Medicine, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Umberto I Hospital, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Clinical Dermatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Fertility and infertility implications in rheumatoid arthritis; state of the art. Inflamm Res 2020; 69:721-729. [PMID: 32458007 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-020-01362-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A bulk of investigations imply that women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) deliver fewer children in comparison to healthy women. PURPOSE This review article attempts to clarify the involvement of infertility-related issues in both RA men and women. Moreover, the effect of RA disease on the fertility quality and quantity will be discussed. RESULTS Declined fertility rate in RA women seems to stem from modified inflammatory settings, advanced maternal age, limited sexual activity, and adverse effects of drugs on ovarian function. Women with RA may have smaller families and seem to be slower to conceive relative to their peer women. The chance of gestation in RA women may drop due to suppressed sexual function through pain and fatigue. In addition, treatment of RA women with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may prevent ovulation and therefore hinder the conception. CONCLUSIONS A complex interaction between RA disease and fertility related issues is present. Despite an increase rate of infertility in RA females or males, the mechanisms involved in this outcome is still unknown. Plausible causes of the decreased fertility rate in RA patients might be due to inflammatory cytokines, suppressed sexual activity, drug treatments, mother age, personal choice, or a combination of these elements.
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Men With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Sexual Function, Fertility, Medication Safety, and Prostate Cancer. Am J Gastroenterol 2020; 115:526-534. [PMID: 32022719 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are men, yet less attention has been focused on their sexual issues despite higher rates of sexual dysfunction and infertility than the general population. Depression and IBD disease activity are the most consistently reported risk factor for sexual dysfunction among men with IBD. Methotrexate and sulfasalazine have been rarely associated with impotence. Sulfasalazine reversibly reduces male fertility. No other medications used in IBD significantly affect fertility in humans. There is no increase in adverse fetal outcomes among offspring of fathers with IBD. Patients with IBD seem to be at a higher risk for prostate cancer; therefore, screening as recommended for high-risk patients should be considered.
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Banerjee A, Scarpa M, Pathak S, Burra P, Sturniolo GC, Russo FP, Murugesan R, D'Incá R. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapies Adversely Affect Fertility in Men- A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2020; 19:959-974. [PMID: 30864530 DOI: 10.2174/1871530319666190313112110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Sexual functions are sometimes adversely affected by the therapeutic drugs delivered for treating IBD. Much attention has been focused on pregnancy/sexual issues in women. Relatively less attention has been poured in to address this issue in men. This systematic review assesses the drugs having potential detrimental effects on fertility in men. METHODS Three databases were searched by two researchers independently for potentially relevant publications between 1964 to 2015 and 249 papers were retrieved. Studies that dealt with sexual problems after IBD drugs administration were included in the purview of this review. RESULTS Fourteen studies with 327 human patients and 110 animals were analysed. Sulphasalazine treated patients had lower spermatozoa count, lower sperm motility and higher risk of oligospermia compared to mesalazine treated ones. Biologics seem to be safe to use while attempting to conceive however, proper clinical studies reporting male fertility problems in IBD patients are lacking. Azathioprine caused oligospermia but a meta-analytical approach was not possible due to heterogeneity in studies. Some animal studies showed methotrexate affects abnormal testis structure and spermatogenesis. CONCLUSION This study summarises the current literature and safety issues affecting fertility parameters in men and animals treated with IBD therapeutic drugs, which can further assist clinicians in better management of adult male IBD patients.
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- Antara Banerjee
- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University Hospital Padova, Padova, Italy.,Faculty of Allied Health Science (FAHS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Chennai, India
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- Oncological Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University Hospital Padova, Padova, Italy.,Faculty of Allied Health Science (FAHS), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Chennai, India
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University Hospital Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University Hospital Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University Hospital Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Chennai, India
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University Hospital Padova, Padova, Italy
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Perez-Garcia LF, Te Winkel B, Carrizales JP, Bramer W, Vorstenbosch S, van Puijenbroek E, Hazes JMW, Dolhain RJEM. Sexual function and reproduction can be impaired in men with rheumatic diseases: A systematic review. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2020; 50:557-573. [PMID: 32165034 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Information about the possible effect of rheumatic diseases on male sexual function and reproduction (sexual health) is scarce and difficult to summarize. Factors known to impair sexual health, such as inflammation, medication use and hypogonadism can be present in a significant proportion of male patients with rheumatic diseases. OBJECTIVES The objective of our study was to systematically review the literature for the influence of paternal rheumatic disease on sexual health, such as sexual function, reproductive hormones, male fertility, pregnancy and offspring outcomes. DATA SOURCES English language articles identified through Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Web of Science, Google Scholar and the Clinical trial registries of Europe and the USA published until February 2019. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS METHODS Literature was synthesized in narrative form and in summary tables. Outcomes were categorized as: sexual function, reproductive hormones, fertility and pregnancy and offspring outcomes. Results are presented per category and per disease. RESULTS 9735 articles were identified with our search strategy. After removal of duplicates, excluding articles by screening titles and abstracts and assessing eligibility by reading 289 fulltext articles, 87 articles fulfilled the eligibility criteria. All included studies enrolled patients diagnosed with a rheumatic disease and had results at least on one of the outcome categories. Sexual function was the most common category, followed by reproductive hormones, fertility and pregnancy and offspring outcomes. Sexual function is impaired in a high proportion of patients with rheumatic diseases. This was statistically significant in most of the studies where a control group was available. Clinically relevant abnormalities in reproductive hormones were mainly identified in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a positive correlation with disease activity were reported. Semen quality in men with rheumatic diseases can be impaired in patients with SLE, SpA, sarcoidosis, BD and MWS. Sperm count and motility were the most common semen quality parameters affected. No negative effect of paternal RA and vasculitis on pregnancy outcomes were reported in 3 studies. No studies reporting the effect of paternal disease on offspring outcomes were identified. LIMITATIONS Most of the studies included in this review suffer from an inconsistent methodological quality, definitions of outcomes varied in several studies, a wide variety of screening questionnaires and/or diagnostic tools were used and results might only apply to the specific populations that were studied. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review suggests that sexual health is impaired in men with rheumatic diseases. The degree and extent of sexual health impairment vary per disease. More research is needed to fully understand the link between rheumatic diseases and impaired male sexual health. Meanwhile, rheumatologists should be aware of this association and discuss it with their patients. IMPLICATIONS OF KEY FINDINGS Sexual health of men with rheumatic diseases can be impaired by the disease itself. Especially in men trying to conceive, information on sexual function, reproductive hormones and sperm quality are needed to identify these problems. Treatment resulting in lower disease activity can improve overall sexual health in man with rheumatic diseases and facilitate their journey to fatherhood. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018099845.
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- L F Perez-Garcia
- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, Goudsbloemvallei 7, 5237 MH, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Hospital Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Medical Library, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, Goudsbloemvallei 7, 5237 MH, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb, Goudsbloemvallei 7, 5237 MH, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands; PharmacoTherapy, Epidemiology and Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Broerstraat 4, 9712 CP, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Fahmy MA, Abd-Alla HI, Hassan EE, Hassan ZM, Sweelam HTM. Genotoxicity and sperm defects induced by 5-FU in male mice and the possible protective role of Pentas lanceolata-iridoids. Mutat Res 2020; 850-851:503145. [PMID: 32247555 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2020.503145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a widely used antineoplastic drug. In this work, a comprehensive study was performed to detect the extent of chromosomal damage and morphological sperm defects induced by 5-FU in male mice and the possible protective role of the iridoids-rich fraction of Pentas lanceolata leaves (IFPL). Six main groups were examined in micronucleus and chromosomal assays: I- control negative, II- control positive (i.p. treated with single dose of 75 mg/kg 5-FU), III- control plant (orally administrated IFPL, 300 mg/kg, 5 consecutive days), and IV-VI- treated with IFPL (100, 200 and 300 mg/kg, 5 consecutive days) plus 5-FU (i.p. treated at the last day). Samples were taken 24 h post treatment. The study of morphological sperm anomalies, single and repeated treatments were examined and samples were taken after 35 days from the 1st treatment. In bone marrow, 5-FU induced a significant increase in the micro-nucleated polychromatic erythrocytes, chromosome anomalies (CAs) and also cytotoxic effects. A significant percentage of CAs was recorded in spermatocytes after 5-FU treatment reached 22.80 ± 1.32 vs 4.20 ± 0.37 for control (mainly X-Y univalent, 90%). IFPL was recorded to be non-mutagenic in all tests examined. In addition, it alleviated the previous defects in a dose-dependent manner. A significant and dramatic increase in the percentage of morphological sperm defects was recorded after single and repeated treatments with 5-FU reached 13.24 ± 0.24, 30.42 ± 0.32 respectively vs 2.56 ± 0.14 for control. Amorphous head-sperm and sperm with coiled tail were the most pronounced types of abnormalities. Significant protection was detected with the highest tested dose of IFPL. In conclusion: 5-FU demonstrated to be a genotoxic agent. Its genotoxicity in germ cells is serious and may lead to reproductive toxicity, infertility or heritable defects. The results also demonstrated the biosafety of IFPL and its possible protective role in combined treatment with 5-FU.
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- Maha A Fahmy
- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Compounds Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Compounds Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Compounds Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Wei JCC, Liu CH, Tseng JC, Hsieh LF, Chen CH, Chen HH, Chen HA, Chen YC, Chou CT, Liao HT, Lin YC, Luo SF, Yang DH, Yeo KJ, Tsai WC. Taiwan Rheumatology Association consensus recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis. Int J Rheum Dis 2019; 23:7-23. [PMID: 31777200 PMCID: PMC7004149 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Aim To establish guidelines for the clinical management of axial spondyloarthritis that take into account local issues and clinical practice concerns for Taiwan. Method Overarching principles and recommendations were established by consensus among a panel of rheumatology and rehabilitation experts, based on analysis of the most up‐to‐date clinical evidence and the clinical experience of panelists. All Overarching Principles and Recommendations were graded according to the standards developed by the Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, and further evaluated and modified using the Delphi method. Results The guidelines specifically address issues such as local medical considerations, National Health Insurance reimbursement, and management of extra‐articular manifestations. Conclusion It is hoped that this will help to optimize clinical management outcomes for axial spondyloarthritis in Taiwan.
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- James Cheng-Chung Wei
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy-Immunology-Rheumatology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Armed-Forces General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan.,Division of Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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A Pharmacological Approach to Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease During Conception, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Biologic and Oral Small Molecule Therapy. Drugs 2019; 79:1053-1063. [PMID: 31183768 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-019-01141-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The inflammatory bowel diseases commonly affect individuals during their peak reproductive years. Patients are often concerned about the impact of medical therapies on their ability to conceive, effect on the fetus, as well as the ability to breastfeed, which has led to poor medical adherence during pregnancy. However, most medications are safe, and discontinuation may lead to active disease, which is associated with adverse materno-fetal outcomes. The anti-TNF biologic therapies, infliximab and adalimumab have been extensively studied in the context of pregnancy. They are actively transferred to the placenta during the second and third trimesters; these have not been associated with an increased rate of congenital abnormalities or fetal death. The minimal amounts of drug that are transferred to breast milk are proteolyzed by the infant's digestive system with no reported short- or long-term adverse effects. There is a paucity of clinical data for the other approved anti-TNF agents or newer anti-integrin (vedolizumab) and anti-interleukin (ustekinumab) therapies used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease; however, no significant safety signals have been documented thus far. The new oral small molecule therapy, tofacitinib is teratogenic in animal models and is contra-indicated in patients attempting pregnancy. It is important that patients, as well as physicians managing patients with these conditions, be aware of the impact of these medical therapies during pregnancy.
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Habib R, Wahdan SA, Gad AM, Azab SS. Infliximab abrogates cadmium-induced testicular damage and spermiotoxicity via enhancement of steroidogenesis and suppression of inflammation and apoptosis mediators. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 182:109398. [PMID: 31276887 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Shannahan SE, Erlich JM, Peppercorn MA. Insights into the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2019; 12:1756284819852231. [PMID: 31191713 PMCID: PMC6540496 DOI: 10.1177/1756284819852231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are most commonly diagnosed in late adolescence or early adulthood, with half of patients being diagnosed before age 32, thus impacting peak years of reproduction and family planning. While controlled IBD has no negative effects on the ability to conceive, there is overall a trend towards voluntary childlessness due to patients' concerns for adverse fetal outcomes from underlying IBD and from adverse medication effects. Active disease at the time of conception is associated with worsening disease activity during pregnancy and carries a higher risk of poor fetal outcomes. It is therefore important to maintain remission during pregnancy, which is often achieved with pharmacologic therapy. The goal of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the current literature and safety data for pharmacologic treatment of IBD in pregnancy, in breastfeeding women, and in men planning to have children.
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- Sarah E. Shannahan
- Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Grosen A, Bungum M, Christensen LA, Cordelli E, Larsen OH, Leter G, Julsgaard M, Vestergaard T, Villani P, Hvas CL, Kelsen J. Semen Quality and Sperm DNA Integrity in Patients With Severe Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Effects of Tumour Necrosis Factor-alpha Inhibitors. J Crohns Colitis 2019; 13:564-571. [PMID: 30500868 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjy198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The impact of severe inflammation on semen quality, including sperm DNA integrity, in men with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] is unknown, as are the potential effects of anti-tumour necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-alpha] therapy. We investigated the influence of severe active IBD and anti-TNF-alpha treatment on semen quality. METHODS We prospectively included 20 patients admitted with severe active IBD. Further, 19 patients who initiated and 17 who stopped anti-TNF-alpha therapy were included. Semen samples were obtained during active disease, and on/off treatment. For paired comparisons, samples were collected not less than 3 months after achieving remission, after treatment initiation, or after treatment cessation. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index [DFI], concentration, morphology, and motility were evaluated. Sex hormones and seminal plasma anti-TNF-alpha drug levels were measured. RESULTS In patients with severe disease, progressive sperm motility was impaired and increased significantly [from 28.4% to 37.4%, p = 0.045] during remission. There was no difference in DFI [12.5% versus 12.0%, p = 0.55], concentration [55.0 mill/ml versus 70.0 mill/ml, p = 0.39], or normal morphology [4.7% versus 5.1%, p = 0.51] in these patients. During active disease, testosterone was decreased, and normalised after obtaining remission. Patients who started anti-TNF-alpha therapy had a statistically significant, but clinically irrelevant, reduction in DFI after treatment initiation [12.8% versus 10.0%, p = 0.02]. All other semen parameters were unaffected by therapy. Anti-TNF-alpha drugs were excreted in negligible amounts in semen. CONCLUSIONS Severe active IBD reduces progressive sperm motility and testosterone levels, but sperm DNA integrity is unaffected by active disease. Anti-TNF-alpha therapy does not impair sperm quality.
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- Anne Grosen
- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Skaane University Hospital, Malmoe, Sweden
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Biosafety and Risk Assessment, ENEA, Casaccia Research Centre, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Biosafety and Risk Assessment, ENEA, Casaccia Research Centre, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Biosafety and Risk Assessment, ENEA, Casaccia Research Centre, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Safety of anti-rheumatic drugs in men trying to conceive: A systematic review and analysis of published evidence. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2019; 48:911-920. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Micu MC, Ostensen M, Bojincă V, Șerban O, Mihai M, Suța C, Ramazan A, Enache L, Bobircă A, Pătcaș SF, Micu R, Ionescu R. Pregnancy Outcomes in Couples with Males Exposed to Longterm Anti-tumor Necrosis Factor- α Inhibitor Therapies: A Prospective Study. J Rheumatol 2019; 46:1084-1088. [PMID: 30824658 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.180588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the pregnancy achievement and outcomes in couples in which men with spondyloarthritis (SpA) were exposed to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi). METHODS Information about pregnancies involving fathers with SpA was prospectively collected by 6 Romanian rheumatology centers. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients achieved 33 pregnancies and fathered 30 healthy children. Three elective abortions (personal reasons) and no spontaneous abortions, preeclampsia/eclampsia, stillbirths, congenital malformations, or pathologies in the children were recorded. Five patients showed normospermia before and after longterm TNFi treatment. CONCLUSION Pregnancy and child outcomes in male patients with SpA exposed to longterm TNFi therapy were reassuring.
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- Mihaela C Micu
- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
| | - Minodora Mihai
- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
| | - Cristina Suța
- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway. .,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report.
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- From the Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital, Cluj-Napoca; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest; 2nd Internal Medicine Department, Mother and Child Department, and Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca; ASTRA Outpatient Clinic, Sibiu; Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital, Constanța; Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest; Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim; Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus, Kristiansand, Norway.,M.C. Micu, MD, Rheumatology Division, 2nd Rehabilitation Department, Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital; M. Ostensen, Professor, Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Rheumatology, St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital and Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Sykehus; V. Bojincă, Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; O. Șerban, Assistant Professor, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; M. Mihai, MD, ASTRA Outpatient Clinic; C. Suța, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; A. Ramazan, MD, Rheumatology Department, 2nd Internal Medicine Department, "Sf. Apostol Andrei" Emergency County Hospital; L. Enache, Assistant Professor, Clinical Center of Rheumatic Diseases; A. Bobircă, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr I. Cantacuzino Clinical Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; S.F. Pătcaș, MD, Mother and Child Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Micu, Associate Professor, Assisted Reproduction Department, 1st Gynecology Clinic, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy; R. Ionescu, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sfânta Maria" Hospital, Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. M.C. Micu and Prof. M. Ostensen made equal contributions to this report
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Niccoli L, Nannini C, Blandizzi C, Mantarro S, Mosca M, Di Munno O, Goletti D, Benucci M, Gobbi FL, Cassarà E, Kaloudi O, Cantini F. Personalization of biologic therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: less frequently accounted choice-driving variables. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2018; 14:2097-2111. [PMID: 30498353 PMCID: PMC6207089 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s175772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Objective To propose appropriate statements that drive the choice of biologic therapies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), factoring in their impact on the following issues: anti-drug antibody (ADAb) formation, suspicion and management of infections, lupus-like syndrome (LLS), effects on bone mass and sexual sphere, and relationship between RA and periodontal disease (PD). Methods An overview of existing evidence was undertaken by an expert panel on behalf of the Italian board for the TAilored BIOlogic therapy (ITABIO). Data were extracted from controlled trials, national registries, national health care databases, post-marketing surveys, and, when required by the paucity of controlled studies, from open-label clinical series. Anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) and non-anti-TNF-targeted biologics approved for RA were investigated. Results ADAb formation is chiefly associated with anti-TNFs, and it is reduced by combination therapy with methotrexate. To date, ADAb titration is not advisable for clinical practice, and, in case of anti-TNF secondary failure, a non-anti-TNF biologic is indicated. LLS is observed in anti-TNF receivers and, in most cases, resolves without anti-TNF withdrawal. A non-anti-TNF biologic is advisable in patients experiencing LLS. Non-anti-TNFs demonstrated a low or absent infection risk and are preferable in patients with comorbidities. Due to their positive effects on bone mass, anti-TNFs are indicated in women at osteoporosis risk, whereas non-anti-TNF have been poorly investigated. The emerging evidence of the relationship between RA and PD and the effects on anti-TNF efficacy should lead clinicians to consider the periodontal status in RA patients. Anti-TNFs may exert a positive effect on fertility and sexuality, and clinicians should explore these aspects in RA patients. Conclusion The optimization of biologic therapies by taking into proper account the above issues would improve patient outcomes.
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- Laura Niccoli
- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital of Prato, Prato, Italy,
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- Section of Pharmacology and Pharmacovigilance, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Section of Pharmacology and Pharmacovigilance, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Translational Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preclinical Research, National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital of Prato, Prato, Italy,
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Paternal exposure to antirheumatic drugs—What physicians should know: Review of the literature. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2018; 48:343-355. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Schaalan MF, Ramadan BK, H. Abd Elwahab A. Ameliorative effect of taurine-chloramine in azathioprine-induced testicular damage; a deeper insight into the mechanism of protection. Altern Ther Health Med 2018; 18:255. [PMID: 30223827 PMCID: PMC6142322 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2272-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The male reproductive system is a sensitive and intricate process that can be distressed following exposure to various toxicants. Therapeutic drugs, especially chemotherapeutics, can also adversely affect male fertility by instigating hormonal changes leading to testicular cells injury. Azathioprine (AZA) is an effective anticancer drug, but some cases of testicular toxicity have been reported. The aim of this work was to investigate the protective effects of taurine chloramine (TAU-Cl), a reported antioxidant and antiinflammtory peptide, against AZA-induced testicular dysfunction in male rats and ascertain the contributing mechanisms. METHODS Forty male rats were allocated into four equal groups; (i) normal control rats, (ii) TAU-Cl group (100 mg/kg b.w/day for 10 weeks, (iii) AZA group (5 mg/day for 4 weeks); (iv) TAU-Cl/AZA group. RESULTS AZA caused increased DNA damage in the testes, and alterations in sex hormones and sperm quality, including sperm count, viability, and motility. Moreover, testicular tissue from the AZA-treated group had increased levels of oxidative stress indicator, MDA, and decreased activity of the antioxidant enzymes as superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH) and catalase (CAT) levels. These deleterious events were accompanied by upregulated levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and protein expression of iNOS and NFκB-p65, interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), and proapoptotic marker; caspase-9, together with decreased Bcl-2, NrF2 and hemeoxygenase (HO-1) expression. In contrast, TAU-Cl pretreatment significantly abrogated these toxic effects which were confirmed histologically. CONCLUSION Pretreatment with TAU-Cl exerts a protective effect against AZA-induced male reproductive testicular atrophy. This finding could open new avenues for the use of TAU-Cl as a complementary approach to chemotherapy supportive care.
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Pascarelli NA, Fioravanti A, Moretti E, Guidelli GM, Mazzi L, Collodel G. The effects in vitro of TNF-α and its antagonist 'etanercept' on ejaculated human sperm. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 29:1169-1177. [PMID: 27185240 DOI: 10.1071/rd16090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α is primarily involved in the regulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis; in addition it possesses pro-inflammatory properties. Anti-TNF-α strategies involve either administration of anti-TNF-α antibody or soluble TNF receptor to mop up circulating TNF-α. Etanercept, a recombinant human TNF-α receptor, was found to be effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The impact of TNF-α inhibitors on human fertility is of notable interest. This in vitro study investigated the effect of different concentrations of TNF-α and etanercept used alone or in combination on sperm viability, motility, mitochondrial function, percentage of apoptosis and chromatin integrity in swim-up selected human spermatozoa. A negative effect of TNF-α (300 and 500ng mL-1) and etanercept (from 800µg mL-1 to 2000µg mL-1) individually on sperm viability, motility, mitochondrial function, percentage of apoptotic spermatozoa and sperm DNA integrity was demonstrated. However, at concentrations of 100 and 200µg mL-1, etanercept can block, in a significant way, the toxic effects of TNF-α (500ng mL-1) on studied sperm characteristics. Our results confirm that TNF-α has a detrimental effect on sperm function and suggest, for the first time, that etanercept may counteract the in vitro toxic action of TNF-α. This data appears to be quite promising, although further studies, both in vivo and in vitro, are needed to understand the exact mechanism of action of TNF-α and TNF-α antagonists on sperm function.
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- Nicola A Pascarelli
- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci, 14, 53100, Siena, Italy
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Traitements immunosuppresseurs et préservation de la fertilité : indications et modalités pratiques. Rev Med Interne 2018; 39:557-565. [DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2018.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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There has been considerable literature on sexual issues in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but relatively little attention has been paid to these aspects in men. To review the available literature and to provide the best management of sexual and reproductive issues in male patients with IBD. The scientific literature on sexual and reproductive issues in men with IBD was reviewed. Several factors, including surgical and medication treatments, disease activity, lifestyle, and psychological factors, may play a role in the development of infertility and sexual dysfunction and may negatively impact pregnancy outcomes. Proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis increases the risk of erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction by up to 26%. A treatment with sildenafil can be effective. Sperm banking should be advised to young men with IBD before surgery. Both sulfasalazine and methotrexate may be responsible for reversible sexual dysfunction and infertility. Furthermore, sulfasalazine should be switched to mesalazine at least 4 months before conception because of a higher risk of congenital malformations in pregnancies fathered by men treated with this drug. Psychotropic drugs, frequently used in IBD, may cause sexual dysfunction up to 80%. Last but not the least, voluntary childlessness occurs frequently, mainly because of concerns about medication safety in pregnancy and fear of transmitting disease. Accurate counseling, and where necessary, psychological support can decrease any misperceptions and fears. Close collaboration between the gastroenterologist and the patient is recommended for the best management of these relevant, neglected aspects in men with IBD.
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Chatzimeletiou K, Galanis N, Karagiannidis A, Sioga A, Pados G, Goulis D, Kalpatsanidis A, Tarlatzis BC. Fertility potential in a man with ankylosing spondylitis as revealed by semen analysis by light, electron and fluorescence microscopy. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2018; 6:2050313X18759898. [PMID: 29511542 PMCID: PMC5825999 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x18759898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ankylosing spondylitis affects 0.1%–0.5% of the adult population. The aim was to investigate the possible effects of both the disease and its treatment on semen quality by performing a highly detailed analysis in a man with ankylosing spondylitis, presenting for infertility. Sperm characteristics were evaluated by light microscopy, morphology by electron microscopy (transmission electron microscopy), DNA fragmentation by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling using fluorescence microscopy and chromosomal abnormalities by fluorescence in situ hybridisation using probes for chromosomes 13,15,16,18,21,22,X and Y. There was no evidence for an effect of either ankylosing spondylitis or its treatment with celecoxib and sulphasalazine on sperm quality as all parameters including concentration, motility, DNA fragmentation and aneuploidy incidence were within normal limits. Transmission electron microscopy, however, revealed a high incidence of head, neck and tail abnormalities, as well as the presence of immature sperm and phagocytes. Hysteroscopic removal of an endometrial polyp enabled the achievement of a spontaneous pregnancy and the delivery of a healthy boy.
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- Katerina Chatzimeletiou
- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Martin L, Mullaney S, Peche W, Peterson K, Chan S, Morton R, Wan Y, Zhang C, Presson AP, Emery B, Aston K, Jenkins T, Carrell D, Hotaling J. Population-based Semen Analysis Results and Fertility Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Results From Subfertility Health Assisted Reproduction and the Environment (SHARE) Study. Urology 2017; 107:114-119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Revised: 06/01/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Cohn HM, Dave M, Loftus EV. Understanding the Cautions and Contraindications of Immunomodulator and Biologic Therapies for Use in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2017; 23:1301-1315. [PMID: 28708806 PMCID: PMC5731468 DOI: 10.1097/mib.0000000000001199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases for which there are no cures. These diseases are immunopathogenic, and medical treatment is centered on the temperance of a dysregulated immune response to allow mucosal healing and prevent the sequelae of fistulation and stenosis. Accordingly, the armamentarium of medications, which has expanded immensely in recent history, is not without significant infectious and neoplastic risks. Many of these untoward effects can be mitigated by screening and avoidance of contraindicated medications. This review seeks to highlight the cautions for use of immunomodulators, anticytokine, and α4-integrin antagonists. The potential adverse events are further complicated by substantial heterogeneity in disease phenotype in the inflammatory bowel disease population. Large patient registries and databases provide considerable experience and knowledge to calculate the incidence of safety outcomes. To identify rarer outcomes after prolonged therapy, more prospective studies and continued adverse event reporting will aid safe application and minimize potential harms.
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- H. Matthew Cohn
- Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Review Article for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Journal
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BACKGROUND Data on fertility rates and medication safety in men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether there is a seminal alteration in patients with IBD and, if so, to evaluate the mechanisms that may play a role according to what has been described in the literature. Its secondary aim was to evaluate the impact on male sexual function of IBD. METHODS Multicenter, cross-sectional, case series study comparing men with IBD and control subjects. Semen analysis was performed according to the recommendations of World Health Organization. The impact on male sexual function was evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire. RESULTS On multivariate analysis, patients with Crohn's disease had lower sperm concentrations compared with those with ulcerative colitis (median [interquartile range], 34.5 [19.2-48] versus 70 [34.5-127.5], P = 0.02) and lower seminal zinc levels (mean ± SD, 1475 ± 235 μmol/L versus 2221 ± 1123 μmol/L, P = 0.04). Patients with Crohn's disease on anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment had better progressive motility (mean ± SD, 56.7 ± 17.7 versus 35.1 ± 22.1, P = 0.01) and sperm morphology (14.4 ± 7.1 versus 7.6 ± 4.9, P = 0.04) than those who were not on anti-tumor necrosis factor. Regarding sexual function, no significant differences were found across patients with IBD and control subjects. CONCLUSIONS Men with Crohn's disease showed a trend toward poorer semen quality than those with ulcerative colitis. Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs does not seem to be associated with poor sperm quality. In patients in clinical remission, male sexual function is not affected by IBD.
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Semet M, Paci M, Saïas-Magnan J, Metzler-Guillemain C, Boissier R, Lejeune H, Perrin J. The impact of drugs on male fertility: a review. Andrology 2017. [PMID: 28622464 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Beside cytotoxic drugs, other drugs can impact men's fertility through various mechanisms. Via the modification of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis hormones or by non-hormonal mechanisms, drugs may directly and indirectly induce sexual dysfunction and spermatogenesis impairment and alteration of epididymal maturation. This systematic literature review summarizes existing data about the negative impact and associations of pharmacological treatments on male fertility (excluding cytotoxic drugs), with a view to making these data more readily available for medical staff. In most cases, these effects on spermatogenesis/sperm maturation/sexual function are reversible after the discontinuation of the drug. When a reprotoxic treatment cannot be stopped and/or when the impact on semen parameters/sperm DNA is potentially irreversible (Sulfasalazine Azathioprine, Mycophenolate mofetil and Methotrexate), the cryopreservation of spermatozoa before treatment must be proposed. Deleterious impacts on fertility of drugs with very good or good level of evidence (Testosterone, Sulfasalazine, Anabolic steroids, Cyproterone acetate, Opioids, Tramadol, GhRH analogues and Sartan) are developed.
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- M Semet
- Centre clinico-biologique d'Assistance Médicale à la Procréation - CECOS, Pole Femmes-Parents-Enfants, AP-HM La Conception, Marseille, France
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- Centre clinico-biologique d'Assistance Médicale à la Procréation - CECOS, Pole Femmes-Parents-Enfants, AP-HM La Conception, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, INSERM, GMGF UMR_S 910, Marseille, France
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- Centre clinico-biologique d'Assistance Médicale à la Procréation - CECOS, Pole Femmes-Parents-Enfants, AP-HM La Conception, Marseille, France
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- Centre clinico-biologique d'Assistance Médicale à la Procréation - CECOS, Pole Femmes-Parents-Enfants, AP-HM La Conception, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, INSERM, GMGF UMR_S 910, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.,Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, APHM, Conception University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Service de Médecine de la Reproduction, Hôpital Femme Mère, Enfant, CHU de Lyon, Bron, France
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- Centre clinico-biologique d'Assistance Médicale à la Procréation - CECOS, Pole Femmes-Parents-Enfants, AP-HM La Conception, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, Univ Avignon, CNRS, IRD, IMBE, Marseille, France
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Fertility is impaired in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), whereas less is known about male fertility problems. Pregnancy outcome in patients with RA is slightly less favorable compared with the general population, especially in patients with active disease. Disease activity usually improves during pregnancy, but less than previously thought. Although several antirheumatic drugs are contraindicated in pregnancy, more treatment options are available. There is evidence on the safety of TNF inhibitors in pregnancy. Given the impact of active disease on fertility and pregnancy outcome, a treat-to-target strategy is recommended for patients who are pregnant or have a wish to conceive.
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Immunosuppressants and Male Reproduction. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 1034:179-210. [PMID: 29256132 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-69535-8_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Prolonged use of immunosuppressant medications is occasionally seen in infertile men with chronic inflammatory conditions; autoimmune disorders; or an organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Chronic inflammation impacts negatively on male reproductive endpoints, so immunosuppressant therapy can produce improvements. Corticosteroids have been used to treat antisperm antibodies and even as an empirical treatment for male infertility in general. Trials of these methods have provided mixed results on semen quality and fertility, with improvement, no change and negative effects reported by different investigators. In a substantial number of observational studies, patients on long-term therapy with prednisone for chronic inflammatory disease, testosterone levels were lower compared to untreated controls, though randomized controlled trials have not been conducted. Similarly decreases in testosterone have been reported in men receiving corticosteroids to minimize transplant rejection; however, most were treated with multiple immunosuppressive medications that may have contributed to this effect. A large number of trials of healthy men treated with corticosteroids have shown some disruption in reproductive hormone levels, but other studies reported no effect. Studies in monkeys, rats (at human equivalent dose), cattle, sheep, and horses have shown endocrine disruption, including low testosterone with dexamethasone treatment. Of the cytostatic immunosuppressives, which have high potential for cellular damage, cyclophosphamide has received the most attention, sometimes lowering sperm counts significantly. Methotrexate may decrease sperm numbers in humans and has significant negative impacts in rodents. Other chemotherapeutic drugs used as immunosuppressants are likely to impact negatively on male fertility endpoints, but few data have been collected. The TNF-α Inhibitors have also received little experimental attention. There is some evidence that the immunophilin modulators: cyclosporine, sirolimus, and everolimus cause endocrine disruption and semen quality impairment. As we review in this chapter, results in experimental species are concerning, and well-designed studies are lacking for the effects of these medications on reproductive endpoints in men.
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Loveland KL, Klein B, Pueschl D, Indumathy S, Bergmann M, Loveland BE, Hedger MP, Schuppe HC. Cytokines in Male Fertility and Reproductive Pathologies: Immunoregulation and Beyond. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2017; 8:307. [PMID: 29250030 PMCID: PMC5715375 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2017.00307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Germline development in vivo is dependent on the environment formed by somatic cells and the differentiation cues they provide; hence, the impact of local factors is highly relevant to the production of sperm. Knowledge of how somatic and germline cells interact is central to achieving biomedical goals relating to restoring, preserving or restricting fertility in humans. This review discusses the growing understanding of how cytokines contribute to testicular function and maintenance of male reproductive health, and to the pathologies associated with their abnormal activity in this organ. Here we consider both cytokines that signal through JAKs and are regulated by SOCS, and those utilizing other pathways, such as the MAP kinases and SMADs. The importance of cytokines in the establishment and maintenance of the testis as an immune-privilege site are described. Current research relating to the involvement of immune cells in testis development and disease is highlighted. This includes new data relating to testicular cancer which reinforce the understanding that tumorigenic cells shape their microenvironment through cytokine actions. Clinical implications in pathologies relating to local inflammation and to immunotherapies are discussed.
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- Kate L. Loveland
- Centre for Reproductive Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Molecular and Translational Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Medical Centre, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Kate L. Loveland,
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Molecular and Translational Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Medical Centre, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Molecular and Translational Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Medical Centre, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Centre for Reproductive Health, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Molecular and Translational Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash Medical Centre, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Birth Outcomes in Children Fathered by Men Treated with Anti-TNF-α Agents Before Conception. Am J Gastroenterol 2016; 111:1608-1613. [PMID: 27619836 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2016.405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Revised: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The safety of paternal use of anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) agents immediately prior to conception is practically unknown. On the basis of nationwide data from Danish health registries, we examined the association between paternal use of anti-TNF-α agents within 3 months before conception and adverse birth outcomes. METHODS This nationwide cohort study is based on data from all women who had a live born singleton child in Denmark from 1 January 2007 through 2013. Children fathered by men treated with anti-TNF-α agents within three months before conception constituted the exposed cohort (N=372), and children fathered by men not treated before conception constituted the unexposed cohort (N=399,498). The outcomes were congenital abnormalities (CAs), preterm birth, and small for gestational age (SGA). We adjusted for multiple covariates, and considered paternal underlying disease and concomitant medication. RESULTS The adjusted risks of CAs and preterm birth were close to unity, and the adjusted odds ratio (OR) for SGA was 1.70 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.94-3.09). Restricting our analysis to fathers with inflammatory bowel disease, we found no increased risk of CAs or SGA, and the adjusted OR for pretem birth was 1.42 (95% CI: 0.52-3.86). Restricting our analysis to fathers with rheumatologic/dermatological diseases, we found no increased risk of CAs or preterm birth, and the adjusted OR for SGA was 1.70 (95% CI: 0.74-3.89). CONCLUSIONS Our results are overall reassuring regarding the safety of paternal preconceptional use of anti-TNF-α agents. The result regarding SGA should, however, be interpreted with caution as we found an increased risk, although not significantly increased.
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Xia H, Chen Y, Wu KJ, Zhao H, Xiong CL, Huang DH. Role of C-type natriuretic peptide in the function of normal human sperm. Asian J Androl 2016; 18:80-4. [PMID: 25926602 PMCID: PMC4736361 DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.150254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is a newly discovered type of local regulatory factor that mediates its biological effects through the specific, membrane-bound natriuretic peptide receptor-B (NPR-B). Recent studies have established that CNP is closely related to male reproductive function. The aims of this study were to determine the distribution of CNP/NPR-B in human ejaculated spermatozoa through different methods (such as immunolocalization, real time polymerase chain reaction and Western Blot), and then to evaluate the influence of CNP on sperm function i n vitro, such as motility and acrosome reaction. Human semen samples were collected from consenting donors who met the criteria of the World Health Organization for normozoospermia. Our results show that the specific receptor NPR-B of CNP is localized in the acrosomal region of the head and the membrane of the front-end tail of the sperm, and there is no signal of CNP in human sperm. Compared with the control, CNP can induce a significant dose-dependent increase in spermatozoa motility and acrosome reaction. In summary, CNP/NPR-B can affect sperm motility and acrosome reaction, thus regulating the reproductive function of males. CNP may be a new key factor in regulating sperm function.
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- Family Planning Research Institute, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Shin T, Okada H. Infertility in men with inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2016; 7:361-369. [PMID: 27602237 PMCID: PMC4986403 DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.v7.i3.361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Revised: 06/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) predominantly affects young adults. Fertility-related issues are therefore important in the management of patients with IBD. However, relatively modest attention has been paid to reproductive issues faced by men with IBD. To investigate the effects of IBD and its treatment on male fertility, we reviewed the current literature using a systematic search for published studies. A PubMed search were performed using the main search terms “IBD AND male infertility”, “Crohn’s disease AND male infertility”, “ulcerative colitis AND male infertility”. References in review articles were used if relevant. We noted that active inflammation, poor nutrition, alcohol use, smoking, medications, and surgery may cause infertility in men with IBD. In surgery such as proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, rectal incision seems to be associated with sexual dysfunction. Of the medications used for IBD, sulfasalazine reversibly reduces male fertility. No other medications appear to affect male fertility significantly, although small studies suggested some adverse effects. There are limited data on the effects of drugs for IBD on male fertility and pregnancy outcomes; however, patients should be informed of the possible effects of paternal drug exposure. This review provides information on fertility-related issues in men with IBD and discusses treatment options.
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Levy RA, de Jesús GR, de Jesús NR, Klumb EM. Critical review of the current recommendations for the treatment of systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases during pregnancy and lactation. Autoimmun Rev 2016; 15:955-63. [PMID: 27490204 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2016.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The crucial issue for a better pregnancy outcome in women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases is appropriate planning, with counseling of the ideal timing and treatment adaptation. Drugs used to treat rheumatic diseases may interfere with fertility or increase the risk of miscarriages and congenital abnormalities. MTX use post-conception is clearly linked to abortions as well as major birth defects, so it should be stopped 3months before conception. Leflunomide causes abnormalities in animals even in low doses. Although in humans, it does not seem to be as harmful as MTX, when pregnancy is detected in a patient on leflunomide, cholestyramine is given for washout. Sulfasalazine can be used safely and is an option for those patients who were on MTX or leflunomide. Azathioprine is generally the immunosuppressive of choice in many high-risk pregnancy centers because of the safety profile and its steroid-sparing property. Cyclosporine and tacrolimus can also be used as steroid-sparing agents, but experience is smaller. Although prednisone and prednisolone are inactivated in the placenta, we try to limit the dose to the minimal effective one, to prevent side effects. Antimalarials have been broadly studied and are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Among biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic agents (bDMARD), the anti-TNFs that have been used for longer are the ones with greater experience. The large monoclonal antibodies do not cross the placenta in the first trimester, and after conception, the decision to continue medication should be taken individually. The experience is larger in women with inflammatory bowel diseases, where anti-TNF is generally maintained at least until 30weeks to reduce fetal exposure. Live vaccines should not be administrated to the infant in the first 6months of life. Pregnancy data for rituximab, abatacept, anakinra, tocilizumab, ustekinumab, belimumab, and tofacitinib are limited and their use in pregnancy cannot currently be recommended.
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- Roger A Levy
- Department of Rheumatology, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas (PGCM), Faculdade de Ciências, Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Obstetrics, Instituto Fernandes Figueira, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas (PGCM), Faculdade de Ciências, Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Rheumatology, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas (PGCM), Faculdade de Ciências, Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Tremellen K. Gut Endotoxin Leading to a Decline IN Gonadal function (GELDING) - a novel theory for the development of late onset hypogonadism in obese men. Basic Clin Androl 2016; 26:7. [PMID: 27340554 PMCID: PMC4918028 DOI: 10.1186/s12610-016-0034-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Obesity is an increasing public health problem, with two-thirds of the adult population in many Western countries now being either overweight or obese. Male obesity is associated with late onset hypogonadism, a condition characterised by decreased serum testosterone, sperm quality plus diminished fertility and quality of life. In this paper we propose a novel theory underlying the development of obesity related hypogonadism- the GELDING theory (Gut Endotoxin Leading to a Decline IN Gonadal function). Several observational studies have previously reported an association between obesity related hypogonadism (low testosterone) and systemic inflammation. However, for the first time we postulate that the trans-mucosal passage of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from the gut lumen into the circulation is a key inflammatory trigger underlying male hypogonadism. Obesity and a high fat/high calorie diet are both reported to result in changes to gut bacteria and intestinal wall permeability, leading to the passage of bacterial endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide- LPS) from within the gut lumen into the circulation (metabolic endotoxaemia), where it initiates systemic inflammation. Endotoxin is known to reduce testosterone production by the testis, both by direct inhibition of Leydig cell steroidogenic pathways and indirectly by reducing pituitary LH drive, thereby also leading to a decline in sperm production. In this paper we also highlight the novel evolutionary benefits of the GELDING theory. Testosterone is known to be a powerful immune-suppressive, decreasing a man's ability to fight infection. Therefore we postulate that the male reproductive axis has evolved the capacity to lower testosterone production during times of infection and resulting endotoxin exposure, decreasing the immunosuppressive influence of testosterone, in turn enhancing the ability to fight infection. While this response is adaptive in times of sepsis, it becomes maladaptive in the setting of "non-infectious" obesity related metabolic endotoxaemia.
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- Kelton Tremellen
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Pompe SV, Strobach D, Stief CG, Becker AJ, Trottmann M. Drug use among men with unfulfilled wish to father children: a retrospective analysis and discussion of specific drug classes. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2016; 25:668-77. [DOI: 10.1002/pds.3986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Revised: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Sina V. Pompe
- Hospital Pharmacy; University Hospital of Munich (LMU) - Grosshadern; Munich Germany
- Department of Urology; University Hospital of Munich (LMU) - Grosshadern; Munich Germany
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- Hospital Pharmacy; University Hospital of Munich (LMU) - Grosshadern; Munich Germany
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- Department of Urology; University Hospital of Munich (LMU) - Grosshadern; Munich Germany
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- Department of Urology; University Hospital of Munich (LMU) - Grosshadern; Munich Germany
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- Department of Urology; University Hospital of Munich (LMU) - Grosshadern; Munich Germany
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Leroy C, Rigot JM, Leroy M, Decanter C, Le Mapihan K, Parent AS, Le Guillou AC, Yakoub-Agha I, Dharancy S, Noel C, Vantyghem MC. Immunosuppressive drugs and fertility. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2015; 10:136. [PMID: 26490561 PMCID: PMC4618138 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-015-0332-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2015] [Accepted: 08/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Immunosuppressive drugs are used in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as well as in transplantation. Frequently prescribed in young people, these treatments may have deleterious effects on fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the unborn child. This review aims to summarize the main gonadal side effects of immunosuppressants, to detail the effects on fertility and pregnancy of each class of drug, and to provide recommendations on the management of patients who are seen prior to starting or who are already receiving immunosuppressive treatment, allowing them in due course to bear children. The recommendations for use are established with a rather low level of proof, which needs to be taken into account in the patient management. Methotrexate, mycophenolate, and le- and teri-flunomide, cyclophosphamide, mitoxanthrone are contraindicated if pregnancy is desired due to their teratogenic effects, as well as gonadotoxic effects in the case of cyclophosphamide. Anti-TNF-alpha and mTOR-inhibitors are to be used cautiously if pregnancy is desired, since experience using these drugs is still relatively scarce. Azathioprine, glucocorticoids, mesalazine, anticalcineurins such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus, ß-interferon, glatiramer-acetate and chloroquine can be used during pregnancy, bearing in mind however that side effects may still occur. Experience is limited concerning natalizumab, fingolimod, dimethyl-fumarate and induction treatments. Conclusion: At the time of prescription, patients must be informed of the possible consequences of immunosuppressants on fertility and of the need for contraception. Pregnancy must be planned and the treatment modified if necessary in a pre-conception time period adapted to the half-life of the drug, imperatively in relation with the prescriber of the immunosuppressive drugs.
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- Clara Leroy
- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
- Andrology, Hôpital Calmette, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Andrology, Hôpital Calmette, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Gynaecology -Obstetrics, Hôpital Jeanne de Flandres, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Endocrine Gynaecology, Hôpital Jeanne de Flandres, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Hematology, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Liver Diseases and Gastroenterology, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Nephrology Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
- InsermU859 Biotherapies of Diabetes, Lille University Hospital, 59037, Lille Cedex, France.
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