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Low Testosterone – Trying To Initiate Pregnancy

Men with low libido, chronic fatigue are getting checked for low testosterone levels. There is no agreement what constitutes a normal testosterone level – in most reference labs values range from 300 – 1200. Men complaining of decreased libido, chronic fatigue are being treated with a variety of different testosterone preparations. What is not being made clear to these individuals is that exogenous testosterone in any form suppresses sperm production. The higher the dose and the longer the duration of administration, the greater the suppressive effect. If sufficient doses are given for long enough atrophy of the cells that make sperm occur resulting in permanent sterility.

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