Studies have shown that ibuprofen has an adverse effect on the testes of young men

Recently, a study published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that ibuprofen had adverse effects on the testes of young men A previous study of pregnant women (http:// analyzed the health effects of three mild painkillers, aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen (http:// The results showed that taking these three drugs during pregnancy (http:// could affect the testicular development of male infants Testis not only produces sperm, but also secretes testosterone (the main sex hormone in men) These three drugs can resist androgen, and even increase the possibility of congenital malformation in boys Therefore, pregnant women should consult fully with professionals before taking medicine (http:// 31 male volunteers aged 18-35 were included in the study, 14 athletes took ibuprofen 1200 mg per day (600 mg is recommended for general athletes, which is twice the recommended amount), and the rest 17 took placebo The results showed that the luteinizing hormone and the drug level in the blood circulation were in harmony within 14 days, while the proportion of testosterone and luteinizing hormone decreased, which was a sign of testicular dysfunction This hormone imbalance can also lead to compensatory hypogonadism, which is related to lower fertility, depression, and increased risk of cardiovascular events (heart failure) For a small number of young participants taking short-term drugs, the effect is certainly reversible, but the effect of long-term drug users is unknown, the researchers said