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Is it safe to try to conceive while the man just had 1-2 days mild fever because of the flu? is there more chance for birth defects since fever may lead to lower sperm quality?

Q: is it safe to try to conceive while the man just had 1-2 days mild fever because of the flu? is there more chance for birth defects since fever may lead to lower sperm quality?

: Yes it is safe, Sperms in the ejaculation now were made about 3 months ago.

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Yes it is safe, Sperms in the ejaculation now were made about 3 months ago.

Answered 1/5/2023

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A member asked:

Is it safe to try to conceive while the man just had 1-2 days mild fever because of the flu? is there more chance for birth defects since fever may lead to lower sperm quality?

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