How prescribed medication may impact male fertility

Chemotherapy and male fertility

While the general prevalence of cancer has increased in recent years, so, too, has the overall outcome of long-term survival, thanks in no small part to chemo- and radiotherapy treatments. At the same time, though, both men and women face potential threats to fertility as a result of undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer.

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Antibiotics and sperm quality

If you’ve ever needed medicine for strep throat or another infection, you may have wondered whether antibiotics affect your fertility. We’ll take a look at antibiotics’ uses, how they work, and their potential effect on sperm.

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Hair loss medications (finasteride) and male fertility

Before taking finasteride, it’s important to understand how it may affect your fertility, especially if you’re trying to start or grow your family. Keep reading to find out how finasteride works and its potential effects on male fertility and sexual function.

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Corticosteroids and male fertility

What about corticosteroids prescribed for chronic or short-term illness? Let’s find out.

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Melatonin and male fertility

Over one-third of U.S. adult males say that they do not wake up feeling well-rested. If you fall under this category, or have ever experienced a bout of insomnia, you may have looked to “nature’s sleeping pill,” melatonin. But is it safe to take if you’re trying to conceive? Here, we explore what melatonin is, how it works, and whether it can affect male fertility.

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Estrogen therapy and hormone replacement therapy for trans women

For those whose gender identity doesn’t align with their biological sex, proactive fertility considerations are especially important. Gender-affirming hormone therapy and other aspects of gender transition can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to produce healthy sperm and create a pregnancy later in life. Read on to understand more about fertility and sperm freezing for trans women.

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