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A married couple is trying to conceive a child. The man works outside during the hot summer months and is also taking medications that cause involuntary muscle contractions. What affect will this have on his sperm production?

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The effect on sperm production will depend on the type of medication the person is taking, for example, in the case of antipsychotic medications, in addition to causing involuntary tremors, they block dopamine, a chemical of brain origin that helps with regular responses emotional and controls the brain centers responsible for gratification and pleasure. Similarly, the levels of the hormone prolactin increase, which can cause erectile dysfunction, decreased libido and difficulties reaching orgasm, as well as blocking the action of acetylcholine, which can cause problems in all areas of the body sexual function.

Another type of medications that cause involuntary tremors and that can affect sperm production are statins and fibrates, these medications are likely to interfere with the production of testosterone, estrogens and other sex hormones by affecting the availability of cholesterol, an essential component for certain hormones

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