Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia

Environmental and chemical agents, such aspesticides, may cause infertility. However, there isno clear scientific research as to the level to whichthese chemicals cause sperm production problems.Testosterone (tablets or injections), which areused to treat men with testosterone deficiency, cancause infertility problems. Testosterone stops theproduction of the pituitary hormones (FSH andLH), which normally trigger the testes to makesperm. Testosterone reduces the size of the testesand can lower or stop sperm production. Menwho abuse the use of testosterone and more potentandrogens for body building and competitivesports are usually infertile, and may also havehealth problems of other organs, placing otheraspects of their health at risk.Recreational drugs, such as marijuana and heroin,may affect the testes and affect the long-termproduction of sperm in the testes.Can anything be done before startingmedical treatment?Chemotherapy for treatment of cancer can lowersperm counts temporarily or permanently. Allmen, and boys who have gone through puberty,who are about to have chemotherapy should talkto their doctor about the effect of treatment ontheir fertility.MALE INFERTILITY 99