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MTB
11-18-2009, 04:40 PM
Hi

I have a little question. I am infertile due to chemotherpy when I was 10 years old. Does this indicate that I have low testolevels.

The reason why I ask is that I have problems why depression anxiety and my doctor will not test my testolevels.

I was early in my puberty with high sexual drive. I have no indications of low testo levels but I am very confused. So my question is can I have normal testolevel even if i am infertile?

Maria RN
11-22-2009, 06:42 AM
Some chemotherapy drugs affect fertility because they can reduce the number of sperm you produce and can affect your sperm's ability to fertilize an egg.

It's true that low testosterone level may cause infertility because it may impair the production or function of sperm. However there are also other conditions that affect male fertility. Here's a link for more information:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-infertility/DS01038/DSECTION=causes