Testosterone
A hormone important for sperm production in men, sometimes measured as part of a male fertility assessment.
In plain English
It's a hormone checked in some fertility blood tests, particularly relevant to sperm production in men.
Why it matters
Low levels can be linked to reduced sperm production, so it's sometimes part of investigating male factor infertility.
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