Drugs affecting fertility in males

Male

• Cimetidine and sulphasalazine and long term-daily use of androgens can affect semen quality and cause oligozoospermia.

The effect is reversible after three months following withdrawal of medication

• Beta-blockers and psychotropic drugs may lead to impotence
• Chemotherapy can induce azoospermia, which is permanent in most cases
• The use of drugs such as anabolic steroids and cocaine can adversely affect semen quality.