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Does Epilepsy Cause Infertility In Men?
My fiancee and I have been trying for a baby for the last 2 years and he is on Epilim due to him having epilepsy
I had my iron down very low but got injections to bring it back up
Can you tell me could it be him at all? as I had a Curette done in February as the ultrasound I had done thought it was a polyp but when they done the test there was nothing there plus my iron is back up to the right level it should be.
I had my iron down very low but got injections to bring it back up
Can you tell me could it be him at all? as I had a Curette done in February as the ultrasound I had done thought it was a polyp but when they done the test there was nothing there plus my iron is back up to the right level it should be.
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
Hello,
Epilim is very toxic to the baby and also causes male infertility by with low motile sperm with decreased sperm count with abnormal structure of sperms.
It may cause the risk of congenital malformations in infants exposed to sodium valproate in utero has been estimated between 6 and 12%. The risk of autism spectrum disorder in children exposed to valproate in utero has been estimated at around 4%.
Children exposed to valproate in utero have a reduced IQ compared to children exposed to other anti-epileptic medicines. It is also neural tube defects so if you want to conceive please consult your physician he will examine and advice alternative drugs for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Epilim is very toxic to the baby and also causes male infertility by with low motile sperm with decreased sperm count with abnormal structure of sperms.
It may cause the risk of congenital malformations in infants exposed to sodium valproate in utero has been estimated between 6 and 12%. The risk of autism spectrum disorder in children exposed to valproate in utero has been estimated at around 4%.
Children exposed to valproate in utero have a reduced IQ compared to children exposed to other anti-epileptic medicines. It is also neural tube defects so if you want to conceive please consult your physician he will examine and advice alternative drugs for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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