{"id":403273,"date":"2023-09-04T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=403273"},"modified":"2025-10-28T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:00:34","slug":"does-alcohol-lower-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/does-alcohol-lower-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact or Myth: Does Alcohol Lower Testosterone in Men?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alcohol consumption is a common part of the human lifestyle now. However, the negative effects of alcohol on the human body are no secret.<br><br>Excessive alcohol consumption can affect the body hormones including testosterone.<br><br>Testosterone is an important hormone as it carries out many functions, like muscle growth, bone density, and sexual well-being.&nbsp;<br><br>Let us explore the answer to the question: Does alcohol lower testosterone?<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-alcohol-decrease-testosterone\">Does alcohol decrease testosterone?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Alcohol may negatively impact testosterone and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/low-testosterone-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\">lower testosterone levels<\/a> in men.<br><br>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6761906\/#:~:text=In%20the%20testes%2C%20alcohol,role%20in%20sperm%20maturation.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study<\/a> states that alcohol may reduce men\u2019s testosterone levels by damaging the Leydig cells in the testes. These cells are responsible for testosterone synthesis.\u00a0<br><br>Alcohol can also reduce testosterone levels by affecting the working of the liver.<br><br>A study states that drinking excessive alcohol may lead to alcoholic Cirrhosis in men.<br><br>Men with Cirrhosis may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/low-testosterone-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lower testosterone levels in men<\/a> by 90%.<br><br>Additionally, alcohol can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2266962\/#:~:text=An%20increased%20number%20of%20alcohol%20units%20consumed%20per%20week%20and%20heavy%20drinking%20are%20associated%20with%20increased%20cortisol%20levels.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">increase<\/a> the levels of cortisol hormone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Glossary:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\"><strong>Cortisol:<\/strong> It is a hormone produced by adrenal glands. It is responsible for regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress reactions.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3880087\/#:~:text=Human%20research%20has%20shown%20the%20administration%20of%20cortisol%20into%20the%20circulation%20at%20rest%20will%20result%20in%20reduced%20blood%20testosterone%20levels.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Research<\/a> states that high cortisol levels may reduce blood testosterone levels.<br><br>Consult a doctor if you have concerns about alcohol consumption and its effects on your testosterone levels.<br><br>Doctors may recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mental-health\/testosterone-pills-for-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">testosterone pills<\/a>, gels, creams, and more to help with the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Order Now<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">Is low testosterone troubling you? 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href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/will-quitting-alcohol-increase-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alcohol can affect testosterone levels<\/a> in men by disturbing the balance of hormones in the body.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/alcohol-and-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">effects of alcohol on testosterone<\/a> may change based on the amount and number of drinks consumed.<br><br>Let us explore the short-term or long-term effects of alcohol in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shortterm-effects\">Short-term effects<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Occasional alcohol consumption can cause short-term changes in testosterone levels.<br><br>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6571549\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study shows<\/a> that testosterone levels may decrease in only 30 minutes after alcohol consumption.<br><br>However, testosterone levels may return to normal after you stop drinking.<br><br>This shows that the effects of rare short-term consumption are generally reversible.<br><br>The above study also compared the short-term effects of alcohol use in healthy men and chronic alcoholics.&nbsp;<br><br>Both participant groups were given equal whiskey (a pint) daily for thirty days.&nbsp;<br><br>The result shows that testosterone levels began to drop within 72 hours in healthy males.<br><br>After 30 days, the testosterone levels of healthy participants had dropped below the normal range and were the same as those of chronic drinkers.<br><br>This shows the severe negative effects of regular short-term alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Warning:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">Excessive alcohol drinking may lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"longterm-effects\">Long-term effects<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/erectile-dysfunction-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Erectile dysfunction\" class=\"wp-image-394874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/erectile-dysfunction-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/erectile-dysfunction-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/erectile-dysfunction-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/erectile-dysfunction-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">man suffering from Erectile dysfunction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/low-testosterone-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Low testosterone levels<\/a> are more common in heavy drinkers than moderate or non-alcoholic drinkers.<br><br>Having more than 15 drinks a week is generally considered heavy drinking for men.<br><br>Chronic heavy drinkers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2917074\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">more<\/a> likely to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/low-libido-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\">low libido<\/a>, low testosterone levels, and <a 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But drinking alcohol daily is not advised.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Order Now<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">Are you experiencing the problem of Erectile Dysfunction due to low testosterone? Try  <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/cenforce-fm-100-mg-sildenafil-tablets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cenforce 100mg\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Cenforce 100mg<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoodrxMedicine<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is the main sexual hormone in men and is responsible for carrying out many functions in the body.<br><br>However, many people are curious about the effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/alcohol-and-testosterone\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/alcohol-and-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\">alcohol on testosterone<\/a> and wonder- Does alcohol lower testosterone?<br><br>Alcohol consumption can indeed lower the testosterone levels in men.<br><br>Alcohol can affect testosterone levels in men by disturbing the balance of hormones in the body.<br><br>The effects of alcohol on testosterone may depend on the amount and number of drinks consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/generic-viagra.html\" aria-label=\"Your Banner CTA\" class=\"post-inside-cta\">\r\n    <picture>\r\n        <source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Mobile.webp\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Desktop-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Your Banner CTA\" width=\"100%\" height=\"184\">\r\n    <\/picture>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 30px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693810375516\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can alcohol affect sperm health?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, alcohol can affect sperm health. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28029592\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A study<\/a> states that alcohol consumption can reduce sperm quality. Excessive drinking when trying to conceive can increase a baby&#8217;s chance of developing medical defects.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693810378269\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does alcohol lower testosterone permanently?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, alcohol does not lower testosterone levels permanently. The effects of alcohol on testosterone depend on the quantity of drinks consumed. People who don&#8217;t drink or rarely drink may notice fewer symptoms of low testosterone than heavy drinkers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693810382826\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will testosterone increase after quitting drinking?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, testosterone levels may rise naturally if one stops drinking. You can also see a doctor to get prescription testosterone medications.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693810389696\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can alcohol affect erection?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, drinking excessive alcohol may affect a person&#8217;s erection. Alcohol use may lead to Erectile Dysfunction, which may cause problems in getting and maintaining an erection.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1693810396012\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can rare alcohol drinking affect testosterone in men?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, rare alcohol use may affect testosterone in men. It may cause short-term low testosterone levels. However, the effects of rare short-term consumption are generally reversible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen referencing outside resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoodrxMedicine<\/a> always provides full citations. To learn more about the measures we use to maintain the quality of our content, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/content-information-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Content Information Policy<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-alcohol-affects-testosterone#when-to-seek-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">healthline.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6761906\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alcohol consumption is a common part of the human lifestyle now. However, the negative effects of alcohol on the human body are no secret. Excessive alcohol consumption can affect the body hormones including testosterone. 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