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Medicines degarelix acetateQuestion & answer

degarelix acetate · Medicine question

Does degarelix acetate affect fertility or sexual function?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Testosterone suppression may temporarily inhibit male fertility and can cause reduced sexual function, erectile dysfunction and testicular shrinkage.

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