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I had gen. anesthesia today, will it affect my sperm or be dangerous for the baby? we are trying to have a baby and my wife just got a + test for ovul

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

No impact on either: The only question I'd expect is if you'd be able to perform sex and ejaculate - if you are - there is no reason to think anesthesia will have an effect on sperm or the potential baby. I hope your procedure heals well and - since you want a baby - that it happens for you. Best wishes!

Answered 10/15/2014

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Unlikely: I know of no reliable data to quote or how they would gather it. Male exposures to meds/drugs etc appear to have little impact on a fetus.Men create millions of sperm and any influenced by the procedure/anesthetic would be the poor swimmers while the healthy ones work normally.About 5% of all newborns have an unexpected outcome, (sick,premi,defect,etc). The decision is yours.Good luck.

Answered 10/16/2014

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