The widely used acne medicine Accutane could be used to treat male infertility, a small study hints.
For men with infertility caused by extremely low sperm counts or a complete lack of sperm, the only medical option is to undergo surgery to collect sperm directly from the testicles to then use for in vitro fertilization (IVF). But this is a significant surgery that involves discomfort; potential risks, such as infection; and a prolonged recovery period. Moreover, the surgery only yields sperm about half the time.
