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Incidence and risk factors of low testosterone in infertile men with normal sperm concentration

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  • Chyau-Wen Lin

  • Eric Yi-Hsiu Huang

  • William J. Huang

  • I-Shen Huang

  • May 1, 2026

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    Over 75% of infertile males with normal sperm concentrations did not receive hormonal assessments.

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    Among those evaluated, 24.1% exhibited low testosterone levels, indicating a significant prevalence.

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    Obesity was identified as an independent risk factor for low testosterone in the studied population.

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    Endocrine evaluation rates varied significantly by medical specialty, with urologists showing the highest rates.

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    Low testosterone is a manageable condition that could improve fertility outcomes if properly assessed.

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Incidence and risk factors of low testosterone in infertile men with normal sperm concentration

  • by Chyau-Wen Lin, Eric Yi-Hsiu Huang, William J. Huang, I-Shen Huang

  • May 1, 2026

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