Comparison of prednisolone and placebo in subfertile men with antibodies to spermatozoa.
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Abstract
43 subfertile men with circulating antibodies to spermatozoa entered a double-blind crossover trial and received soluble prednisolone (20 mg twice daily on days 1-10 of the female partner's menstrual cycle, followed by 5 mg on days 11 and 12) or matching placebo tablets for 9 months each. 9 pregnancies were produced by men during prednisolone treatment, compared with 2 by men randomised to placebo (although only 1 was actually taking the placebo). No serious complications were produced, although 60% of those receiving prednisolone experienced mild side-effects.