research The First Visit: Consultation and Workup Before Sperm Banking
A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.
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research Adverse Effects of Common Medications on Male Fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
research Common Urologic Diseases in Older Men and Their Treatment: How They Impact Fertility
Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
research Geographical Differences in Demographics and Fertility Histories of Men Presenting for Infertility Evaluation Between the United States and Canada: Results from the Andrology Research Consortium
American men seeking infertility evaluation are generally older, more obese, have longer infertility duration, and different lifestyle habits compared to Canadian men.
research Is Age at Puberty Associated with Semen Quality and Reproductive Hormones in Young Adult Life?
Men who start puberty later may have lower sperm quality and different hormone levels in adulthood.
research Association of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Sexual Dysfunction: A RADAR Report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research Comparative Effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil on Male Reproductive Organs: A Systematic Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence
Finasteride is more harmful to male reproductive health than minoxidil.
research The Extract of Thuja Occidentalis Semen Inhibited 5α-Reductase and Androgenetic Alopecia in B6CBAF1/J Hybrid Mice
Thujae occidentalis semen extract may help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and reducing hair loss in mice.
research Finasteride and Male Fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research A Pharmacovigilance Study of Drug-Reduced Male Semen Quality Based on the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System Database
Some drugs can reduce male semen quality.
research The Effect of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor on Male Reproductive Function
5-α reductase inhibitors do not significantly affect male reproductive function but may reduce semen volume.
research Study of SARS-CoV-2 in Semen and Urine Samples of a Volunteer with Positive Nasopharyngeal Swab
The virus was not found in the semen and urine of a man who tested positive for COVID-19.
research Male Gonadal Function in Coeliac Disease: Sex Hormones
Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
research Hair Growth Promotion Effect of Nelumbinis Semen Extract with High Antioxidant Activity
Nelumbinis Semen extract helps hair grow and could prevent hair loss.
research Is Semen Analysis Necessary Prior to Initiation of Finasteride Treatment?
research A Retrospective Study of Semen Quality in Young Infertile Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Discontinuation of Finasteride
Stopping finasteride improves sperm quality but not semen volume in young men.
research Influence of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Usage on the Reproductive Function of Married Men
Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
research Evaluating Effect of HCG and HCG+RFSH Therapy on Ejaculation Disorders in Middle-Aged Men: A Case Study
The therapies improved ejaculation disorders and sexual function in middle-aged men.
research Semen Parameters Among Transgender Women With a History of Hormonal Treatment
Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research Salivary Testosterone Levels in Infertile Men
Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.
research Associations Between Semen Quality and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Aging Males
The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.
research Assessment of Semen Quality in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in an Infertility Clinic
Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
research Health Freaks on Trial: Duct Tape, Bull Semen, and the Call of Television
Unconventional home remedies can sometimes show surprising results.
research Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens block male hormones and are not safe during pregnancy.
research Therapeutic Androgen Receptor Ligands
Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
research Finasteride-Associated Male Infertility
Stopping finasteride can improve sperm count in infertile men.
research Low Serum Zinc Concentration Is Associated With Low Serum Testosterone But Not Erectile Function
Low zinc levels are linked to low testosterone but not to sexual problems.
research Geographical Differences in Male Infertility Between the United States and Canada: Insights From the Andrology Research Consortium
American men are older, more obese, and have longer infertility than Canadian men.