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Hi doctor, i'm trying to be conceive ;but, my husband has been taken metronidazole 250 mg for 10 days (for h.pylori treatment). does it may affect on sperm motility and chance of my conception?

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Metronidazole: I am not aware of this affecting sperm motility.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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