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In a carrier male cystic fibrosis, is sperm count extracted directly from the testes always low?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Not always low: Although sometimes it is.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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