Beta(β)-sitosterol attenuates Chronic Unpredictable Stress (CUS) Induced Testicular Damage in the Experimental Rat Model.

Chronic stress is a major contributor to male reproductive dysfunction leading to testicular damage and impaired spermatogenesis. This study investigates the protective effects of β-sitosterol, a phytosterol with known antioxidant properties, against CUS-induced testicular damage in rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into Control, Chronic Unpredictable Stress (CUS), and CUS + β-sitosterol.