Childhood reproductive hormone levels after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in relation to adult testicular function

Longitudinal assessment of testicular function after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is needed to guide clinical follow-up. We investigated dynamics in male reproductive hormones after pediatric HSCT, focusing on pubertal timing and associations with testosterone deficiency and azoospermia in adulthood.This retrospective, longitudinal study included 39 survivors median 19 years after pediatric HSCT. Serum concentrations...