Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
The World Journal of Men's Health
;
: 45-54, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-719631
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.
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Main subject:
Testosterone
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Luteinizing Hormone
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Contraception
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Family Planning Services
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Fertility
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Gonads
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Hypogonadism
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Infertility
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
The World Journal of Men's Health
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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