West Chester, PA
A 60-year-old female asked:
Can hypothyroidism affect fertility in men and can it also affect the offspring of such fathers?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 29 years experience
Hypothyroidism: Can affect a male's fertility but it usually has to be significantly abnormal to do so.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 41 years experience
Yes: Hypothyroidism can lower fertility in both men and women. The good news is that it returns to whatever their "normal" was with appropriate replacement w/brand name t4.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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