A young couple has had regular,unprotected sexual intercourse for 4 years,without a pregnancy.They are seeking help at an assisted reproduction/in vitro fertilization clinic for infertility.The husband is very serious about weight training and physical fitness.Semen analysis reveals a sperm count of 7 million/mL (i.e.,very low).His blood analysis reveals an elevated testosterone level.The psychiatrist at the clinic suspects that the husband injects (i.e.,abuses)testosterone,which turns out to be true.Further blood work will reveal which of the following?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Testosterone abuse can lead to decreased levels of LH and FSH, which in turn can lead to decreased sperm production and low sperm count. The elevated levels of testosterone can also be converted into estrogen, leading to increased levels of estrogen. Therefore, the best choice is A) Increased level of estrogen and decreased levels of LH and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). DHT levels may also increase, but it is not mentioned as a primary effect of testosterone abuse.

A Young Couple Has Had Regular,unprotected Sexual Intercourse for 4