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What does the male reproductive system do?

The organs that make up the male reproductive system perform the following:

• Produce, maintain and transport sperm cells and semen. Sperm cells are male reproductive cells. Semen is the protective fluid around sperm.
• Discharge sperm.
• Produce and secrete male sex hormones.

How does the male reproductive system function?

The entire male reproductive system depends on hormones. Hormones are chemicals that stimulate or regulate activity in your cells or organs. The primary hormones that help the male reproductive system function include:

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Your pituitary gland makes FSH. FSH is necessary to produce sperm (spermatogenesis).
• Luteinizing hormone (LH). Your pituitary gland also makes LH. LH is necessary to continue the process of spermatogenesis.
• Testosterone. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in people AMAB. It helps you develop certain characteristics, including muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone mass and sex drive (libido).