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man with FSH can take vitex?

Hi Brigi21,

In both men and women, having a balanced level of hormones is essential to proper fertility. FSH, or follicle-stimulating hormone, is a naturally occurring hormone that is made by the pituitary gland in the body. If the FSH levels or either low or high, it is a clear indicator that something is out of balance within the reproductive system and may be causing issues with the couple being able to conceive. While FSH levels are used to determine if there is an imbalance, low or high FSH is not the direct cause of fertility issues, just a sign that their may be one.

FSH in Men
It is also essential for men to have normal levels of the FSH hormone. An imbalance of this hormone in men can also contribute to infertility, so if a couple is having trouble conceiving it may be wise to have the FSH levels tested in both. For men, FSH controls sperm production which is of course essential to fertility.

Unlike women, a man’s FSH levels remain relatively constant rather than fluctuating throughout the month. Typically, a man’s follicle-stimulating hormone levels should be between 5 and 15 IU/L. High levels of FSH in a male could indicate that the testicles are not functioning properly, or may have been damaged by some condition. They can also indicate the presence of Klinefelter syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes the presence of too many X chromosomes in the male. Low levels of FSH usually indicate that sperm is not being produced.

You did not indicate what FSH levels this man has. There are other herbs that may be helpful for a man with FSH problems. Without knowing what the issue is it is hard to answer this question properly.

Best Wishes,

Dalene