Scarce data are available about the impact of natalizumab (NTZ) and ocrelizumab (OCR) on male fertility in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). In this case-control prospective study, the gonadal steroids and the sperm parameters have been analysed at the time of the RRMS diagnosis and after 12months from the beginning of the investigated therapies. Sixteen men with RRMS and sixteen matched healthy controls were included. At enrolment and after 12months on therapy, the gonadal steroids and the sperm parameters of men with RRMS did not differ from the healthy controls. In conclusion, therapy with NTZ and OCR had no impact on fertility status in our cohort of men with RRMS. Further randomized and prospective studies are needed.
Male fertility in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients treated with natalizumab and ocrelizumab: A prospective case-control study
D'Amico, Emanuele;Zanghi Aurora;
2021-01-01
Abstract
Scarce data are available about the impact of natalizumab (NTZ) and ocrelizumab (OCR) on male fertility in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). In this case-control prospective study, the gonadal steroids and the sperm parameters have been analysed at the time of the RRMS diagnosis and after 12months from the beginning of the investigated therapies. Sixteen men with RRMS and sixteen matched healthy controls were included. At enrolment and after 12months on therapy, the gonadal steroids and the sperm parameters of men with RRMS did not differ from the healthy controls. In conclusion, therapy with NTZ and OCR had no impact on fertility status in our cohort of men with RRMS. Further randomized and prospective studies are needed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
