Low T

TAT2MAMI

Hey Ladies -
I'm coming to the conclusion (for various reasons) that my DH is having trouble with Low Testosterone. He was taking testosterone supplements and that was why we quit TTC for awhile, but they were the wrong kind of supplements - the kind that decrease sperm.
Does anyone else's DH/SO have this and what are they doing for it? I've read about injections/gels ... ??
He's going to be going in to get some blood work done. Hopefully if that is the problem, it's an easy fix.
Just curious as to experiences/knowledge about it. Thank you in advance.
P.S. AF showed up yesterday! BOOO!

edited because I am anal about wording and spelling. :P

URMySunshine77

I have heard that some men are prescribed Clomid (also called enclomiphene citrate or clomiphene citrate).

I also hope that it's an easy fix for him!

tlc35

Any actual testosterone supplementation is bad for TTC.  The testes make testosterone so if you give the body extra it tells the testes that you have a lot and to slow down and as a consequence they make less sperm.
I have also heard of using clomid.  Obviously he should make sure to tell the doctor that he is TTC.

meredithcarole

You also would need to be careful around any testosterone gel or anything if they do subscribe it. It carries significant warnings for pregnant women (and I assume that would follow for ttc women).

hunnyluvsjorge

I'd love to know about this too. DH started injections and his numbers went down significantly. We are sitting out this next month while he sees a urologist. He's since discontinued the injections since the results of his last SA.

hooligans4

I thought my DH had low T because his sex drive is nonexistent but his dr tested him and he is fine so we didn't persue any farther.
I hope you can get answers soon so you can continue ttc.
And hugs to you for cd1