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Anti-TNF agents and potential effects on male fertility: are men being counseled?

Lauren Folgosa CooleyJames WrenMary Kate KeeterIsaac LamNelson BennettRobert E Brannigan
Published in: BMC urology (2020)
The limited current literature lacks a consensus regarding the short- and long-term male reproductive effects of anti-TNF therapy. Despite this lack of clarity, rates of pre-initiation counseling were low. Rates of sperm cryopreservation, while improved in the counseled group remained low, suggesting prescribing physicians may be unaware of this option for patients.
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