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Can doing drugs cause a mutation in sperm, which leads to birth defects?

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See responce: Vague question,which particular drug ? lenght of use ? An occasional use may not be detrimental (this is no approval of use) ,

Answered 7/9/2019

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A member asked:

Can doing drugs cause a mutation in sperm, which leads to birth defects?

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Dr. Johnny Roy answered

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