A 47-year-old member asked:
Can chickenpox cause male infertility?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Possibly: Varicella virus, is one of many viruses that may cause of orchitis (inflamation of the testicles). It rare& since most chickenpox occurs in childhood the case reports i reviewed were 2-20yo's. Testicular atrophy on one side was seen in some, but followup was not long enough to know reproductive outcome. Infertility is plausable but proving vcv was the cause many years later might be difficult.
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Dr. Jesse Millsanswered
Urology 22 years experience
I don't think so: I have never seen chicken pox as a sole cause of male infertility.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What could cause male infertility?
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Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Many causes: A number of things can cause reduced male fertility. Genetic or development problems, toxic or chemical exposures, infectious diseases, trauma, diseases or conditions of the genital tract, and sexual dysfunction to name some.
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