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Does Long Term Use Of Recreational Drugs Affect The Sperm?
hi i have been using recreational drugs since i was around ten years old, i am now 23 and am trying to concieve with my partner we have been trying now for around 10 months to no avail, i am a little worried that i may have damaged my sperm beyond repair, i am going to consult my gp, i was just wondering if this was a possibility
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Well i can understand your concern. Unless i know which drugs you were using, i can't just opine about side-effects.
As an Urologist, i must advise you get a semen analysis done, after avoiding sex or masturbation for 2 days.
After examining you, and going through the report, your doctor can give you a proper advice. You may contact me with reports, by name.
Dr.Matthew Mangat.
Well i can understand your concern. Unless i know which drugs you were using, i can't just opine about side-effects.
As an Urologist, i must advise you get a semen analysis done, after avoiding sex or masturbation for 2 days.
After examining you, and going through the report, your doctor can give you a proper advice. You may contact me with reports, by name.
Dr.Matthew Mangat.
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