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While pregnant, if the guy i'm having sex with is on steroids, can it hurt my baby?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Medications your sexual partner takes do not affect the development of a fetus. Hopefully you are referring to steroid medication prescribed by a doctor. If your partner is taking unprescribed medication such as steroids for body building this is unsafe for him but still does not affect the baby.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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A member asked:

While pregnant, if the guy i'm having sex with is on steroids, can it hurt my baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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