Question 1

can hyperthyroidism medication effect male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any instability in the thyroid (hypo-, hyper-) can alter reproductive hormone balance. However, once the thyroid disease is stabilized for 3-6 mos or more, there should be no effect on male fertility.

Question 2

can drugs effect male fertility even after having been clean for 20 years?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Drugs have short-term effects on male fertility through suppression of sperm production. Long-term effects would reflect injury to the testes, the sperm producing organs, and such injury is rare. 

I would search elsewhere for a source of the problem.

Question 3

my son needs clomiphene a male fertility drug--how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Needs MD consult: Your son needs to speak with his physician for clarification.

Question 4

will male fertility drugs cause pregnancy in a female taking birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Birth Control Pill: If your partner is taking a low dose birth control pill, or misses several pills, there may not be enough hormone to suppress ovulation and she can get pregnant whether you are taking male fertility drugs or not.  Still, if you are taking male fertility supplements, it suggests you may have a low sperm count and that reduces the chance of her conceiving.  You should get semen analysis to find out.

Question 5

what effect does diet have on male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Not much: There is not much in the literature about diet and the effect on sperm production and male fertility but to my knowledge there should not be much of a connection. Of course, the more healthy a person is the better off, so always plan to eat a healthy diet and exercise!

Question 6

when does male fertility depend on his medical history?

Accepted Answer

Not always: 1/3 of infertility stems from "male factor." red flags in a man's history include mumps, fevers or a job environment with heat to the scrotum.  Marijuana use lowers sperm count. However, men may be born with no vas deferens and not be making sperm but ejaculating with what looks normal.

Question 7

please tell bcp's effect on male fertility please pls so many times i asked but exact answer i didn't get please tell me sir?

Accepted Answer

More info?: Do you mean a male who is taking bcp? An 'exact' answer is impossible because 1) extremely rare for men to take bcp, 2) depends on 'why' he is taking them. Prolonged use of bcp can suppress male sperm production for sure, but is that what you are asking?

Question 8

increase male fertility?

Accepted Answer

See urologist : Management of "male infertility" depends on the nature and etiology of male infertility.  For example, mildly decreased sperm count or severe (no sperm).  There are several causes for having a low sperm count.  Best to seek a urological evaluation to possibly determine the cause of an abnormal semen analysis.   The etiology will determine the best option to correct the problem, if possible.

Question 9

how is male fertility tested?

Accepted Answer

Semen Analysis: Best test is a semen analysis.  Avoid ejaculation for a few days before the test so it is an accurate reflection of the sperm count.

Question 10

how is male fertility measured?

Accepted Answer

Semen analysis: Semen is the fluid associated with the ejaculate. 
Semen contains sperm.
Sperm can be counted and the quality assessed.
These are the primary way to objectively assess fertility in a male.
Other factors are important: chromosomes, presence / absence of certain sugars in the ejaculate, presence /absence of infection in the ejaculate; retrograde flow of sperm to the bladder can be a culprit.

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My son needs clomiphene a male fertility drug--how does it work?

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Will male fertility drugs cause pregnancy in a female taking birth control pills?

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What effect does diet have on male fertility?

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When does male fertility depend on his medical history?

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Please tell bcp's effect on male fertility please pls so many times i asked but exact answer i didn't get please tell me sir?

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Increase male fertility?

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How is male fertility tested?

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How is male fertility measured?

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