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Can having mumps twice as a child have affected my fertility i know it can effect men but does it affect women?
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Less Likley : Even for men- problems with fertility occur if mumps occurs later in life (typically).
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably not: I am not aware of a case on infertility in women from mumps.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Not Likely: Mumps is not known to cause fertility problems in women.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes, possible: Oopheritis (swelling of ovaries) caused by mumps and may cause infertility.
Answered 9/18/2013
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