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Does Steroid Affect The Sperm Count?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi my boyfriend wants to take steroids to help build muscle, but im worried his sperm will affect me somehow, and we are currently trying to conceive a baby will it affect his sperm count and sex drive in anyway? thanks.                                                                  
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I can understand your concern regarding your husband's health.
They do not affect the sperm count do not worry.
They will not affect you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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Does Steroid Affect The Sperm Count?

Hello, I can understand your concern regarding your husband s health. They do not affect the sperm count do not worry. They will not affect you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist