A 20-year-old male asked:
if a 21 year old young man has very little facial hair growth is that a sign of infertility?
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Dr. Gerard Honore answered
29 years experience Fertility Medicine
No: Facial hair growth in young 20s is variable, it does not mean anythign regarding male fertility.
Answered on Apr 9, 2013
Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Hormone deficiency?: Hair growth is dependent on male hormone, testosterone which is produced in the testes. I would be concerned about his hormonal balance which can also affect fertility. But he needs to be seen by an endocrinologist for further testing of hir hormone levels and sperm counts in order to answer your question about his infertility.
Answered on Apr 9, 2013
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Dr. Gerard Honore answered
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No: Facial hair growth is variable, it does not mean anythign regarding male fertility.
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