What is the role of testosterone in spermatogenesis

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Avatar f tn Only FSH being high confirms some deficiency in the spermatogenesis functioning of the testis and the steps you are following appears to be in the right direction.Please keep us posted with your progress. All the best, Solace.
Avatar m tn Since FSH level is normal, I feel that in your case low testosterone is affecting the sperm production. Testosterone may be low due high estrogen level, which you have not yet measured. Some aromatise inhibitor drugs should be able to reduce estrogen and increase testo and in turn may help spermatogenesis. I always felt that in your case reduction of weight should finally solve all problems. You should consult a good fertility clinic and they should be able to find a solution to your problem.
Avatar m tn Even though the WBC counts in the ejaculate is within normal, the high value of lymphocytes in the blood may point to some infection, which might have caused problems in the production of mature sperms. Since you are planning to start a family, I would recommend you to go for further testing, and treatment if required, in a fertility clinic. For all that you know, your overweight may be the sole culprit.
Avatar n tn It is the effect of hormones on the hair follicle that produces male pattern baldness. Testosterone, a hormone that is present in high levels in males after puberty, is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. DHT has an adverse affect on the hair follicles. Acting on a hormone receptor on the hair follicle it slows down hair production and produces weak, shorter hair, sometimes it stops hair growth from the follicle completely.
Avatar m tn Are you an obese person, what is your height and weight numbers? Also, do you remember having got mumps in the past, was your scrotum volume same since adolescence ? Have you taken any steroid as a part of treatment or otherwise?
Avatar n tn I know that testosterone is one, but what are the others? I am a 38 y/o male. I took Anavar (Oxandrolone) twice for 3-4 day increments and it destroyed my libido. It has not come back in over a year. My testosterone is normal. My SHBG is a little low, but that's normal for me. It is not psychological or psychosomatic. I barely enjoy sex. This is not normal. Please somebody help. Please.
Avatar f tn Vitamin A is important in testosterone production. Good sources of this in a healthy diet are the dark green leafy vegetables, salmon, and red and orange fruits and vegetables. Salmon has an added benefit in that it reduces a chemical in the blood stream called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). When testosterone encounters SHBG in the blood it is effectively mopped up and taken out of circulation. If you are trying to increase your testosterone there are certain foods you should avoid.
Avatar m tn We do have sex but I could not able to penetrate ever since we are married. I tried different medical solutions but none of them worked. My testosterone levels were low but they went to normal ranges when I took some testosterone level boosting injections prescribed by my physician. But still could not penetrate. All we do is masturbate each other at the end. I know its a serious problem and I want to have a baby of our own. Whenever I tried to penetrate the erection starts to fell off.
Avatar m tn is hymen symbol of tight vagina? what is the role of hymen in sexual intercourse ? when does it tear , immediately after entering penis or during intercourse or after intercourse ? and finally is there any difference between having sex with virgin and non virgin for men?
2167803 tn?1338529751 Can lack of testosterone cause lack of self confidence in a man and are there any harmful effects of testosterone injections?
1369218 tn?1282423884 I am really tired of being told it is in my head. Could it be something else? What tests should I have done? What kind of doctor should I seek? I feel sick all the time. I also am getting worse over the years. My allergies to food, my mind and so on.
Avatar f tn Hi Jo I wanted to let you know that my IGM started 6 months after having the mirena coil put in after the birth of my daughter. The second flare up happened 1 month after having the mirena coil removed 5 years later. I believe there is a connection there with hormone fluctuation.
Avatar m tn Others are more into attaching weights to their testicles and causing a high amount of tension in all the tensile material in the scrotum / testicles / cords themselves. I've even see videos where a cattle prod or some type of electrical device was used to shock the testicles.
Avatar n tn Sertoli cell (a kind of sustentacular cell) is a 'nurse' cell of the testes which is part of a seminiferous tubule. It is activated by follicle-stimulating hormone, and has FSH-receptor on its membranes. Its main function is to nurture the developing sperm cells through the stages of spermatogenesis.
Avatar f tn Libido in both men and women is related closely to the level of testosterone in the blood (yes women have testosterone produced largely by the adrenal glands and men have so-called female hormones in their system). Testosterone level in the blood can be increased by a number of medications (androgel applied to the skin of the stomach, shots in the buttocks, etc.) all of which require a doctor's prescription.
1139187 tn?1355706647 What is SHBG role in this equation, and if someones is "low" how is it fixed? (mine is borderline low but a friend of mine's is very low and I'm just curious how is this fixed)?
Avatar m tn Hi and welcome. Burning in the urethra is not a sign of prostate cancer. What did the uroligist say the burning was from? Did you ask him?
Avatar m tn From what I've read, the role of Diet in causing GERD seems controversial. For example,I saw some research by Dr Lauren ****** which says Diet doesn't affect stomach acid, reflux or the LES She concluded it was more to do with smoking and sleeping position. She does however say that if an individual does feel worse from a particular food, then that food should be avoided in order to reduce discomfort.
Avatar n tn Welp, this is one of the things that a lot of guys worry about but is beyond any of our control. Genetics play a role and we can't do anything about that. When the time comes for sex, most women don't care all that much. It's the motion of the ocean and all of that. Next time you have a physical, you can ask about this and perhaps get your testosterone levels checked. But try not to worry. Most males continue to grow in their teens.
Avatar m tn Currently i am getting treated by General Physician and he said i am having sub clinical hypothyroidism since T4 free is in reference range and only TSH is elevated which means my thyroid gland able to produce enough T4 but it is working hard. He has started the treatment with the initial dosage of 25mcg of Levothyroxine hoping to decrease TSH level and testosterone. If there is no change in 3months he may refer to Endocrinologist.
Avatar m tn Testosterone use is associated with polycythemia (too many red blood cells in the blood circulation). In polycythemia, the levels of hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), red blood cell (RBC) may be elevated. Steroid therapy is one of the causes of a low lymphocyte count.
Avatar n tn I posted earlier some numbers but then realized that the other "stuff" on the sheet was also thyroid related. So here is what the paper says and I can't make heads of tails of it. Thyroglobulin Antibodies <20 Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies <10 DHEA sulfate 157 FSH 4.0 LH 5.6 T-4, Free 0.9 Testosterone, Total 71 TSH, 3rd generation 4.
Avatar n tn Hello, Peyronie’s disase is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis. These plaques cause the penis to be bent. Genetic susceptibility is thought to play a role and studies suggest a link with low testosterone levels. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.
Avatar n tn After vericocelle (left) stifness in the erection of penis is very low i ejuculate early... and with low stifness.. i m 27..i also feel a lots of weakness..any one can guide??
Avatar f tn So I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 26 after many years of not knowing what is causing my excess hair growth, hair loss on my scalp, inability to lose weight, very quick weight gain. I just moved to a new place and my new endo did even more thorough blood testing and sent me to a new GYN.