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I suffer from lichen planus. want to take betnesol but am concerned about it's effect on my sperm count we are trying to have a baby. please advise.
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Should be fine: Betamethasone is a corticosteroid, not an anabolic steroid. It should not affect your sperm count.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Sperm count: You should be fine, depends on how it is administered and for how long and dose. You can also check with the doctor who prescribed it.
Answered 12/8/2013
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