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Trying to conceive for over a year now. i have been using foam topical rogaine (minoxidil) for 7-8 months. is one side effect of using rogaine (minoxidil), low sperm count?

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No: Rogaine (minoxidil) is the same as Minoxidil which is a blood pressure medicine. It has not been known to affect sperm count. What you may be thinking of is Propecia which is a testosterone blocker.

Answered 6/30/2014

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