Publications by authors named "Bruna da Silva Figueiredo"
Negative effects of ketoprofen and meloxicam on distal cauda epidydimal duct contractions, testosterone levels, and sperm count in rats.
Ramon Tadeu Galvão Alves Rodrigues Vitória Barros Marques Maria Santana da Silva Luana Talinne da Costa Gomes Maele Oliveira de Sena Bruna da Silva Figueiredo
Reprod Biol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the effects of ketoprofen and meloxicam, two common NSAIDs, on male reproductive health, focusing on epididymal duct contractions and sperm quality in rats.
- In vitro tests showed that meloxicam significantly reduced the contractions induced by noradrenaline, while both drugs negatively impacted testosterone levels and sperm production in vivo.
- Ketoprofen and meloxicam altered sperm parameters, with meloxicam delaying sperm transit in the epididymis, indicating potential reproductive issues linked to these medications.