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Can there be a link between mumps in childhood and male infertility?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Yes: Mumps can damage the testes and cause male infertility.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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