WARNING about steroids & fertility ❌
Channel: Vitalab Fertility Clinic - Sandton and Umhlanga
Date: 2017-10-23

WARNING about steroids & fertility ❌ 

Warning: Do not use steroids during fertility treatment

Male Infertility can be a very sensitive and difficult issue for many men to accept. It can come as a big surprise that they may be creating this problem themselves by consuming certain supplements especially anabolic steroids. 
The use of steroids can actually lead to low or absent sperm count and sometimes shrunken testicles. Basically, steroids act as a Male birth Control, the good news is that it is reversible with the assistance of a Reproductive Specialist who will advise on treatments that they should go on to be able to produce sperm again. 
Dr Lawrence Gobetz, a Reproductive Medicine Specialist at Vitalab Fertility Clinic delves into the why reason the use of steroids specifically Anabolic steroids, inhibit sperm production.  

Vitalab’s YouTube Channel tries to provide you with the best medical information around infertility, recurrent miscarriages or any other just trying to conceive (TTC) topics. We have tried to cover infertility testing, fertility treatments, fertility medications, infertility conditions and fertility treatments like IUI and IVF (in vitro fertilization). One of the most popular playlists is the How TO on all IVF Medications which is a step-by-step video on how to prepare and administer all your fertility medications

Vitalab is a Johannesburg and Umhlanga based fertility clinic that has been committed to helping couples build families since 1984. We have pioneered a wholesome approach to fertility, supporting our patients medically, physically, and emotionally. We do everything in our power to ensure you arrive as a patient and leave as a parent, at both our Branches.

www.vitalab.com