I've read that people who take testosterone become unable to reproduce. Should I take the testosterone treatment that was prescribed to me?
I went to a general doctor for a physical so that she can get me a referral to a fertility clinic. After performing a test the doctor told me that my testosterone is low. She prescribed testosterone for me. I have read a lot that people who take testosterone become unable to reproduce because the brain stops producing gnrh that induces testosterone production. Should I take the testosterone treatment that the doctor said I need?
Answers from doctors (2)
No you should not. Taking testosterone will not increase your sperm count - it will only decrease it. If the dose is high enough, the sperm count may go to zero. I would see a Urologist experienced in, and an expert in, male infertility. The female partner should always be checked as well when a couple is having difficulty becoming pregnant. Hope this helps. Dr Robert Oates
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Testosterone is a contraceptive- albeit a bad one. You should not take testosterone if you are considering starting a family or have not completed family. Consult with a urologist or a male fertility specialist for treatment options to increase testosterone without affecting fertility.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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