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

• Main Authors: Hermanny Alexia (Author), Bahamondes M Valeria (Author), Fazano Francisco (Author), Marchi Nadia M (Author), Ortiz Maria (Author), Genghini Maria Heloisa RR (Author), Croxatto Horacio B (Author), Bahamondes Luis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

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