Sertoli cell-only syndrome
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sertoli-cell-only-syndrome-300-8081384
title:
Sertoli cell-only syndrome
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Sertoli cell-only syndrome (SCOS), also known as germ cell aplasia, is defined by azoospermia where the testicular seminiferous tubules are lined solely with sertoli cells. Sertoli cells contribute to the formation of the blood-testis barrier and aid in sperm generation. These cells respond to follicle-stimulating hormone, which is secreted by the hypothalamus and aids in spermatogenesis. Men often learn they have Sertoli cell-only syndrome between the ages of 20 and 40 when they are checked for
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sertoli_cell-only_syndrome
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2023-11-07T08:53:30Z
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