A Man Who Has Secondary Hypogonadism Associated with Pituitary Dysfunction

question 10

Multiple Choice

A man who has secondary hypogonadism associated with pituitary dysfunction will begin exogenous testosterone therapy.The patient asks the primary care NP about future chances of fathering children.The NP should tell him that:

• A) fertility may improve with testosterone therapy.
• B) exogenous testosterone therapy will shut down sperm production.
• C) fertility can be restored when testosterone therapy is discontinued.
• D) he should store sperm ahead of the initiation of testosterone therapy.

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