P-34: Evidence for The Influence of Illegal Drug Consumption on Male Fertility

Background: Exposure to certain drugs and toxins plays an important role in male infertility. Even fancy using of illegal drugs is an important factor in evaluation of male infertility. There is evidence in previous literature that this drug has harmful effects on fertility, but data based on evidence is limited. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the infertile couples in one of the infertility centers in Iran in terms of drug consumption and its adverse effects on male fertility. Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 48 infertile couples that illegal drug consumption was reported in their males were investigated. Results: Signs of infertility were not reported in the females of these couples. 88% of participants have used Meta - amphetaminesand and narcotics drugs. 12% of them had used bodybuilding special drugs and sportsmanship amino acids. Most of them had a history of illegal drugs consumption more than 2 years. Conclusion: Meta amphetamines and narcotics, all have an adverse effect on male fertility that this effects include effect on the hypothalamus - pituitary axis, testicles, sperm function and testes structure.