infertility ↔ depression

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Both depression and infertility are identified as clinical symptoms associated with low testosterone in men, as evidenced by [1] and [2], while [3] further links depression to the broader hormonal changes experienced during andropause.

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Andropause, fact or fiction? Men's menopause signs and treatment london-andrology.co.uk London Andrology 1 fact

claimCommon symptoms of andropause include loss of sexual drive/low libido, low energy, mood changes/depression, reduced muscle mass and strength, night sweats, fewer spontaneous erections, loss of body hair, shrunken testes, fatigue, reduced self-confidence, poor concentration and memory loss, sleep problems, increased body fat, anaemia, and infertility.

Male menopause: Myth or reality? - Mayo Clinic mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic 1 fact

claimSymptoms associated with low testosterone in men include lowered sexual desire and activity, erectile dysfunction, breast tenderness or swelling, infertility, height loss, low-trauma bone fractures, low bone mineral density, hot flashes, sweats, decreased energy, reduced motivation and confidence, depression, trouble focusing, increased sleepiness, sleep disturbances, mild unexplained anemia, lower muscle mass and strength, and increased body fat.

“Manopause”: How Male Hormones Change With Age - JCMC jcmchealth.com JCMC Health 1 fact

claimSymptoms of low testosterone in men can include decreased sex drive, fewer spontaneous erections, erectile dysfunction, decreased energy, depression, difficulty sleeping, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, sweats or hot flashes, height loss due to decreased bone density, breast swelling or discomfort, poor concentration, short-term memory problems, and infertility.