Abstract

PENA, Ruth Beatriz; CADAVID, Ángela  and  CARDONA MAYA, Walter. Possible relationship between Isotretinoin use and globozoospermia. Rev Cubana Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2011, vol.37, n.3, pp. 428-430. ISSN 0138-600X.

Isotretinoin was tested for treatment of acne from 1982 and nowadays is used for treatment of a wide number of skin alterations. Among the recommendations of the American Academy of Dermatology Consensus Conference is included the non-use of this treatment in pregnant women, however, it is not mentioned the potential risks in sexual and reproductive men health, group in which is commonly used for treatment of acne.

Keywords : Isotretinoin; male sexual and reproductive health.

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