Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Having Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Don't Have Sperm Production. Take Combination Of FSH And HCG Injection. Suggest?
Question: i am having hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. i dont have sperm production due to that i have having combination of FSH and HCG injection twice a week. if every thing is ok. how long will take for sperm production.
Brief Answer:
AROUND 6 - 12 MONTHS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
In men with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, combination of HCG and FSH therapy takes around 6–24 months for achieving testicular growth and spermatogenesis. 80 - 90 % of patients are able to achieve spermatogenesis, as long as there are no other complications like undescended testes .
If at the end of 24 months, if the counts are very low counts, it is better to take the help of assisted reproductive techniques to optimize chances of pregnancy. It is therefore advisable to commence induction 6–12 months prior to a planned conception, whether 'natural' or by in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection .
Just a word of caution - before attempting pregnancy with your semen, please go for complete genetic counselling and karyotyping to ensure that there are no defects that you might pass on to your children , as men with hypogonadic hypogonadism occasionally harbour certain defects , particularly in the sex chromosomes.
All the best.
I hope this answer was informative.
Please feel free to ask any further follow up questions, I would be happy to guide you.
AROUND 6 - 12 MONTHS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
In men with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, combination of HCG and FSH therapy takes around 6–24 months for achieving testicular growth and spermatogenesis. 80 - 90 % of patients are able to achieve spermatogenesis, as long as there are no other complications like undescended testes .
If at the end of 24 months, if the counts are very low counts, it is better to take the help of assisted reproductive techniques to optimize chances of pregnancy. It is therefore advisable to commence induction 6–12 months prior to a planned conception, whether 'natural' or by in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection .
Just a word of caution - before attempting pregnancy with your semen, please go for complete genetic counselling and karyotyping to ensure that there are no defects that you might pass on to your children , as men with hypogonadic hypogonadism occasionally harbour certain defects , particularly in the sex chromosomes.
All the best.
I hope this answer was informative.
Please feel free to ask any further follow up questions, I would be happy to guide you.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
