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Could prolonged use of opiate pain medication cause sterility?

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Dr. Hal Blatman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Doubtful: Prolonged use of opiate pain medication is associated with decreased levels of testosterone. This may change personality and eventually libido. Bio-identical hormone treatment and decreasing opiate medication may be helpful.

Answered 11/18/2013

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