Testosterone therapy has become a popular topic in men’s health media, promoted for benefits like increased muscle mass, energy, mood, and sexual performance, but it carries serious risks, especially to male fertility. While it may improve short-term gains, testosterone use can cause testicle shrinkage, drastically lower sperm production, and even lead to azoospermia within months. Recovery after stopping therapy can take months to years, and in some cases may never return to normal, complicating family planning, especially when partnered with a woman facing age-related fertility decline. Unsafely using testosterone without medical supervision also raises risks of heart disease and other health complications. For men concerned about fertility, lifestyle changes and supervised treatments that stimulate natural testosterone production offer safer alternatives.Continue reading
