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Does exposure to cats cause infertility in women? i already had some hormonal issues with pcos symptoms. though it was controlled at the onset.

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Cats don't cause infertility.

Answered 4/6/2013

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No: Cats can carry the condition toxoplasmosis, which can be dangerous to get during pregnancy, but doesn't cause infertility.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/6/2013

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