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Blood test show fsh 18 (3-17.99) normal lh testosterone low at 6.8 testicle ultrasound show minor varicose veins no damage low sperm what is cause ?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Leydig cells not fx: with normal LH, low testosterone, suggests poor functioning of the testosterone making cells, Leydig cells. There could also be an issue with antibodies as well as excessive SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin)

Answered 4/11/2015

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