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Does the use of methadone or opiates under dr supervision cause low testosterone in men? or is it possible? self pay. expensive test?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes Possible: Long term usage especially at high doses of opiates can result in low testosterone in all people, but more specifically in men.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2014

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Dr. Joseph Mathews answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Yes: Opiods can cause decreased lh/fsh which result in low testosterone. The cost of lab testing without insurance varies from lab to lab.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

Does the use of methadone or opiates under dr supervision cause low testosterone in men? or is it possible? self pay. expensive test?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Dr. Joseph Mathews answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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