Effect of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal on Sex Hormone and Gonadotropin Levels in Addicted Male Rats

Effect of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal on Sex Hormone and Gonadotropin Levels in Addicted Male Rats

Background Opioid consumption has been widely increasing across the globe; how- ever, it can cause adverse effects on the body. Morphine, an opioid, can reduce sex hor- mones and fertility. Withania somnifera (WS) is a traditional herb used to improve sexual activities. This study strives to investi...

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Main Authors:	Batool Rahmati, Mohammad Hassan Ghosian Moghaddam, Mohsen Khalili, Ehsan Enayati, Maryam Maleki, Saeedeh Rezaeei
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2016-07-01
Series:	International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
Subjects:	morphine withania somnifera gonadotropins estrogen testosterone
Online Access:	http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45384_3bd81e25abfd29b45a6c6d852a16af25.pdf

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