World J Urol November 2003 PMID 14566423

Androgens and male fertility.

G R Dohle, M Smit, R F A Weber

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Discussions reflect a strong interest in correcting misconceptions about androgens, with some posts referencing specific research DOIs and emphasizing the need for clarifying complex biological effects. The tone suggests a desire for better knowledge dissemination and improved clinical understanding.

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Androgens are essential for the development of male reproductive organs, puberty, fertility, and sexual function, with intratesticular testosterone being crucial for spermatogenesis.
The androgen receptor, present in all male reproductive organs, mediates testosterone's effects; defects or modulation of this receptor can impact male sexual development and fertility, with severe defects leading to abnormal development.
Administering testosterone externally can suppress spermatogenesis by inhibiting GnRH and LH production, which explains its use in male contraception, while suppression of intratesticular testosterone during treatments like chemotherapy may protect sperm stem cells from damage.

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