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Does Azithromycin Affect Semen Analysis?

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Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2015
Question: Does azithromycin     Affect a semen analysis ?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably not

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

According to the FDA documents regarding this drug, no effect on semen analysis is expected. It is not supposed to affect fertility in general.
Please note that sometimes very rare side-effects may not be well documented, so I cannot 100% exclude the possibility that there could be an effect on semen analysis. Despite that, current medical knowledge is that it does not...

I hope I've helped!
If you'd like me to clarify anything, please let me know.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (52 minutes later)
On a semen analysis what does this mean

<1? Does this mean greater then 1 or less then 1
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
less than 1

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

<1 means less than 1.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Does Azithromycin Affect Semen Analysis?

Brief Answer: Probably not Detailed Answer: Hello, According to the FDA documents regarding this drug, no effect on semen analysis is expected. It is not supposed to affect fertility in general. Please note that sometimes very rare side-effects may not be well documented, so I cannot 100% exclude the possibility that there could be an effect on semen analysis. Despite that, current medical knowledge is that it does not... I hope I've helped! If you'd like me to clarify anything, please let me know. Kind Regards!