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A 26-year-old female asked:
Can having mumps twice as a child have affected my fertility i know it can effect men but does it affect women?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sameer Guptaanswered
Medical Oncology 18 years experience
Less Likley : Even for men- problems with fertility occur if mumps occurs later in life (typically).
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Kenneth Crabbanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 46 years experience
Probably not: I am not aware of a case on infertility in women from mumps.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Thomas Lyonsanswered
Gynecology 44 years experience
Not Likely: Mumps is not known to cause fertility problems in women.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Sathish Adigopulaanswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Yes, possible: Oopheritis (swelling of ovaries) caused by mumps and may cause infertility.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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