What purpose does testosterone have during an IVF treatment?

Especialistas en reproducción asistida

By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist on Love Fertility Clinic).

Last Update: 09/03/2019

Testosterone is sometimes used in assisted reproduction in an attempt to improve the response in women with low egg reserves.

Testosterone or DHEA pre-treatment appears to be associated with better live birth rates, although the quality of evidence is moderate.

Read the full article on: Testosterone hormone: what is its function in men and women? ( 29).

Read the full article on: What is the role of testosterone in women? ( 38).

Blanca Paraíso

M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.

Gynecologist on Love Fertility Clinic

Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Ph.D from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Postgraduate Course in Statistics of Health Sciences. Doctor specialized in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Assisted Procreation.

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