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Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Testosterone has a variety of functions and is commonly used in older men to treat symptoms of hypogonadism, such as decreased libido, decreased mood and erectile dysfunction. Despite its positive effects on sexual function, it has a negative effect on fertility. Exogenous testosterone therapy can negatively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal axis and inhibit the production of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. The purpose of this review is to discuss the contraceptive properties of testosterone therapy and to discuss strategies to increase testosterone in men with the desire to preserve fertility.

Source: The World Journal of Men s Health

DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.180036

Authors: Amir Shahreza Patel, Joon Yau Leong, Libert Ramos, Ranjith Ramasamy

Institutions: University of Miami, Thomas Jefferson University

Language: English

Topic: Hormonal and reproductive studies

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: World Health Organization, University of Miami, U.S. Food and Drug Administration