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What Are The Effects Of Benzocaine On Sperm?
Hi, What are the effects of benzocaine on sperm .
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Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic which acts locally on the skin by altering permeation through sodium- potassium channels. Putting it on sperms will decrease their motility and might even cause them to lose their viability. No such studies have been done.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic which acts locally on the skin by altering permeation through sodium- potassium channels. Putting it on sperms will decrease their motility and might even cause them to lose their viability. No such studies have been done.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
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