Abstract:rate was 85.7%. Semen analyses were obtained a mean of 1.16 months (SD 1.79) after completing prednisone. A sub-analysis of patients with azoospermia at the time of steroid initiation demonstrated an improved in 11/24 (45.8%) men. One patient experienced mild adrenal insufficiency based on symptoms; he was given an additional burst and taper and his symptoms resolved. Otherwise there were no side effects reported.
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