Does Psoriasis Affect Fertility?

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014

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Question : My husband and I are trying to conceive. I just had some health issues I wondered whether they would affect my fertility?
Firstly, I have had psoriasis since I was a baby and I have heard that having psoriasis can affect fertility - is this true?
Secondly, I have very little sensitivity in my genitals and have never been able to reach an orgasm - does this affect my fertility?
Finally, my mother told me that when she was trying to conceive her doctor had her take a pill that would 'open her up' or somethign... she was a lot older than me when she was trying, but should I get myself checked out? She was 36 and I am 28.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NO

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) NO. psoriasis is not going to affect your fertility.

2) Reaching orgasm has nothing to do with feetility.

3) There is no such pill and you dont need it.

4) Please get HSG test to check patency of fallopian tubes.

5) Get your husband's semen analysis done to check if its ok.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar