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Could flagyl affect fertility in a man? read that studies on mice showed severe issues in epidymidal degeneration from flagyl. opinions?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not likely: There are no reports of impaired fertility in men as a result of metronidazole. Nothing to worry about.

Answered 4/21/2016

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