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A member asked:

My husband is taking pain meds for a work injury, and we can't seem to conceive. is it due to the medication?

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Dr. Philip Chenette answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Could be: Medications can interfere with erection and ejaculation, sperm count and motility, and fertilization. There are, however, many other causes of infertility that should be investigated. Best to review all medications with your fertility specialist.

Dr Rehman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2015

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