Testosterone Testing During Infertility Treatment

   

Testosterone levels are an important factor in fertility. When infertility is suspected of testosterone testing may be recommended for both partners. This is a blood test and the male, the test seems primarily to low normal, enough testosterone

   Testosterone is absolutely essential for normal sperm production. A testosterone test can be used to see if a problem with the testicles or the pituitary gland is preventing a man is capable of conceiving a child. If the testosterone level is abnormal, it could also be the reason for erectile dysfunction. Low testosterone can be caused by an underlying hormonal problem as a pituitary problem, a disease affecting the testicles or physical damage to the testicles. Damage can be caused by physical injury, chronic alcohol abuse or a history of mumps.

Testosterone test in women   Testosterone, once was considered an exclusively male hormone; but research in the last decade has shown that this hormone also plays a crucial role in the physical and psychological health of women. Endocrine disorders such as testosterone levels are factors that affect female fertility.

   A blood test is recommended to determine testosterone levels if a woman has irregular periods or not at all. Most of testosterone in the blood is linked to a globulin sex hormone called protein (SHBG) binding. Obesity or hyperthyroidism may lead to increased levels of SHBG and therefore testosterone "free" can be checked when these conditions are met.

Testosterone and infertility   Testosterone has an indirect impact on testosterone levels of women and female fertility may be an indication for some conditions that can cause female infertility. High testosterone caused by low estrogen or ovarian cancer in women can cause many infertility issues. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is another possible cause. Another symptom is anovulation (not produce mature eggs), which leads to infertility. High testosterone does not cause infertility, but can increase testosterone levels in women because of tumors that develop in the ovaries or PCOS.

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