Mayo Clinic Minute: Can testicular cancer affect fertility?

It's a common concern among men who are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Will I be able to have children in the future?

So what are the effects of testicular cancer and its treatment on fertility?

Dr. Bradley Leibovich, a urologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic, says it's one of the top questions he hears from men with testicular cancer. Can I still have kids?

One side effect of cancer treatments can be infertility, which is why it's important for men who still want to have children after their cancer is cured to save their sperm before they start treatment.

Another concern, lower levels of testosterone, a hormone produced primarily in the testicles.

Under the guidance of a health care professional, testosterone replacement therapy, in the form of injections, pills, patches or gels, can restore normal testosterone levels in men.
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