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Effects Of Fever On Sperm
Hi there, I recently miscarried due to a blighted ovum. The doctor has advised to wait one cycle before trying to conceive again. Finally got my period but hubby is currently recovering from sore throat/coughing/ fever . He ran a fever for a couple of days (not drastic enough that he was bed-ridden). I understand that one of the potential causes of a blighted ovum is bad sperm quality and I am afraid to try again in case his fever may have caused damage. Are my fears unfounded? Is it better to wait? If so, for how long?
Fri, 18 Feb 2011
Hi there,
An ordinary cold/sorethroat/fever would only have a very small to negligible effect on sperm count. If he had taken medication and kept it under control there's no reason to worry.
Even if it was a severe infection, still it affects the number and quality of sperm by only very little. You can actually go ahead and try and conceive. All the very best
Regards,
Joey
An ordinary cold/sorethroat/fever would only have a very small to negligible effect on sperm count. If he had taken medication and kept it under control there's no reason to worry.
Even if it was a severe infection, still it affects the number and quality of sperm by only very little. You can actually go ahead and try and conceive. All the very best
Regards,
Joey
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