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Infertility Test And Doxycycline Treatment

Hi, I want to do a semen analysis but I am currently taking Doxycycline to treat a unirary infection. how long do i have to wait to give the sperm sample after I've completed my Doxycycline treatment ? Thanks
Wed, 7 Sep 2011
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Radiologist 's  Response
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welcome to HCM.Infections can give false low sperm counts .and hence do the test after you complete the antibiotic course for accurate results.Take care,
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General & Family Physician Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta's  Response
Hello.welcome to HCM.wait for 3 days and then get your analysis done.Also refrain from sex for at least 2 days before the test as this will hamper the true analysis
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Infertility Test And Doxycycline Treatment

Hi! welcome to HCM.Infections can give false low sperm counts .and hence do the test after you complete the antibiotic course for accurate results.Take care,