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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 45-54 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | World Journal of Men?s Health |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Contraception
- Family planning services
- Hypogonadism
- Infertility
- Testosterone
- Testosterone replacement therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Urology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health Policy
- Aging
- Pharmacology (medical)
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Patel, A. S., Leong, J. Y., Ramos, L., & Ramasamy, R. (2019). Testosterone is a contraceptive and should not be used in men who desire fertility. World Journal of Men?s Health, 37(1), 45-54. https://doi.org/10.5534/wjmh.180036