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What Causes Male Infertility?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

Question: hi sir, i got TSH level 6 and would like to know whether it cause male infertility. i have tested sperm test which is given is positive on sperm count, quality , less average on sperm motility.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your semen analysis is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1. TSH level 6 does not cause male infertility.

2. Less average motility is not because of hypothyroid condition.

3. Your average motility is not bad and is enough for conception

4. Get medicines for hypothyroidism from your doctor.

5. Your overall semen analysis is normal. Not to worry

Let me know if you have any more doubts.

Regards,

Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (9 minutes later)

Dear sir,

i had TSH 8 before and got reduce to 6. what would be thyroid levels are accepted for male fertility. Is TSH 6 level higher and doctor suggested to take 100 mg of medicines for thryoid. Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
TSH less than 5

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

TSH should ideally be maintained less than 5.

Repeat TSH next week and if its more than 5 see your doctor for adjusting dose

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (15 minutes later)

hi sir,

i would like to know about acceptable levels of TSH for male infertility

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
TSH more than 5 to be controlled

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

TSH values more than 5 cause male infertility but these does not apply to you.

Your semen parameters are excellent and I dont see any problem that has occurred due to hyothyroidism. Especially morphology which is excellent in your sample..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju