Question 1

can lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg affect male fertility or pose any potential birth defects?

Accepted Answer

No effect on sperm: There are no studies proving that Lexapro (escitalopram) has a negative effect on sperm. Some antidepressants can decrease libido. Medications similar to Lexapro (escitalopram) may cause problems to the fetus if the pregnant mother takes them.

Question 2

please tell bcp's effect on male fertility please pls so many times i asked but exact answer i didn't get please tell me sir?

Accepted Answer

More info?: Do you mean a male who is taking bcp? An 'exact' answer is impossible because 1) extremely rare for men to take bcp, 2) depends on 'why' he is taking them. Prolonged use of bcp can suppress male sperm production for sure, but is that what you are asking?

Question 3

is creatine bad for male fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Creatine should have no impact on fertility.

Question 4

could meningitis lower male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any infection that causes a fever of over 100.5 degrees can cause reduction in sperm counts that may take 3 months to improve.

Question 5

what do docs do to improve male fertility?

Accepted Answer

1st, find the cause: There are a number of causes of male infertility and a complete evaluation is needed before appropriate treatment can be started. Treatment could include hormonal therapy, surgery or the use of intrauterine insemination.

Question 6

does alupurinol effect the male fertility?

Accepted Answer

A suspect drug: Allopurinol helps halt cell division and cell division is critical for sperm production at 1000 sperm being produced per heartbeat. Talk to your doctor and you must balance quality of life off of Allopurinol (i.e. More gouty pain) with fertility issues taking it.

Question 7

is the otc male fertility test accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Not a full test: The over-the-counter fertility test for men is called spermcheck and tests only sperm count (concentration): low or normal. Accuracy is ok. A full semen analysis (sa) through a fertility clinic looks at sperm count as well as motility (% that are moving) and morphology (% of normal-shaped sperm). Some clinics test sperm antibodies too. The home test is better than nothing but is not a full sa test.

Question 8

what does a male fertility test consist of?

Accepted Answer

Semen analysis: Males are tested with semen analysis, or sperm count. A semen sample is collected and evaluated under a micorscope for number of sperm, as well as motility and shape (morphology.).

Question 9

does alcohol or smoking reduce male fertility ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While the data are difficult to break down fully, it should make intuitive sense.  Tobacco (and for that matter marijuana) contains hundreds of toxicants which can interfere with sperm dna.  Alcohol use should be limited to a few drinks per week.

Question 10

does amlodipine medicine affects male fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Check out online.Epocrates.Com & drugs.Com for drug information including interactions. Neither make mention of male fertility as an issue of amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker commonly used to lower high blood pressure. However, issues associated w/high blood pressure may affect erectile function so best to address this w/your doctor.

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