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Do antidepressants make men less fertile?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Maybe: One study out of cornell-weill medical center looked at Prozac (fluoxetine) in men with subfertility and did find reduction in sperm counts and motility.
Answered 2/2/2017
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No proof: Unlikely but no absolute proof.
Answered 9/13/2013
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Yes: Some men do experience diminished sperm counts on these meds. They can also affect sexual performance. However, look for some other treatable cause.
Answered 12/10/2014
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Antidepressants: Nope. They can affect potency & performance but not fertility.
Answered 5/26/2015
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