American Society for Reproductive Medicine
View all recommendations from this societyReleased April 13, 2015
Don’t prescribe testosterone or testosterone products to men contemplating/attempting to initiate pregnancy.
Testosterone therapy is widely used as treatment for hypoandrogenemia and associated symptoms such as sexual dysfunction. However, it is well established that exogenous testosterone and other androgens can lead to decreased or absent sperm production, low sperm count, and infertility. Furthermore, this is not always reversible, even after removing the exogenous androgens.
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How The List Was Created
The Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) reviewed evidence from ASRM’s practice documents to identify possible topics along with suggestions for possible topics from the ASRM Board of Directors. By consensus, the Practice Committee narrowed the list to the top five most overused tests within specified parameters. Additional input was sought from the ASRM Board of Directors and incorporated. The final list was reviewed and approved by the ASRM Board of Directors. The ASRM Board of Directors and Practice Committee are comprised of representatives from every aspect of reproductive medicine through our five affiliated societies including the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology and the Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists.
ASRM’s disclosure and conflict of interest policy can be found at www.asrm.org.
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