Genetic screening for AZF Y chromosome microdeletions in Jordanian azoospermic infertile men.

The azoospermia factor (AZF) region of the human Y chromosome contains essential genes for spermatogenesis. Microdeletions in AZF region has been shown to cause male infertility. The aim of this investigation was to determine the frequency of AZF microdeletions in Jordanian infertile males.

Prevalence and risk factors for anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse among Jordanian collegiate students and athletes.

Background: The study was conducted to measure the extent of androgenic steroids abuse among two targeted groups in Jordan, college students and athletes, and the risk factors associated with this abuse.

Methods: Five hundred and three Jordanian collegiate students and 154 bodybuilding athletes completed a three section questionnaire that investigated demographic information, prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and attitude towards steroids abuse.

Results: Of the investigated collegiate students, 4.