Which medications may be used to treat male infertility?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Saw palmetto
2. Antiestrogens
3. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
4. Menotropins
5. Omega-3 fatty acids
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Saw palmetto is not an indicated therapeutic treatment for male infertility.
Rationale 2: Male infertility may be treated with antiestrogen medications.
Rationale 3: Male infertility is treated with human chorionic gonadotropin.
Rationale 4: Male infertility may be treated with menotropins.
Rationale 5: Omega-3 fatty acids are not an indicated therapeutic treatment for male infertility.
Global Rationale: Male infertility may be treated with antiestrogen medications, human chorionic gonadotropin, or menotropins. Saw palmetto and omega-3 fatty acids are not indicated in this therapy.
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