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Hi doctor, i'm trying to be conceive ;but, my husband has been taken metronidazole 250 mg for 10 days. does it may affect chance of my conception?

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Dr. Jennifer Austin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nope: That is a really low dose of metronidazole. It has not been shown to affect fertility.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/19/2020

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