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Can a man having spinal anesthesia varicose vein surgery and have normal sperm? can we try to conceive?

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Yes: Yes you can conceive , Good Luck

Answered 3/18/2015

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Spinal anesthesia: Spinal anesthesia and varicose vein surgery will not affect sperm formation.

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Answered 1/20/2019

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