Hormones
Testosterone drives sperm production and male sexual development, and is made in small amounts by the ovaries and adrenal glands. Raised levels in women can be part of PCOS. Importantly, taking testosterone as a supplement or gel suppresses natural sperm production and is not a fertility treatment.
Also known as: male hormone, T level
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.