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If conception were to occur between a couple using spermicide, could spermicide harm the health of the baby?

Q: if conception were to occur between a couple using spermicide, could spermicide harm the health of the baby?

: Not likely because the sperm has to be healthy for the conception to occur and spermicide does not affect the egg. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Not likely because the sperm has to be healthy for the conception to occur and spermicide does not affect the egg. Good luck.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/7/2023

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A member asked:

If conception were to occur between a couple using spermicide, could spermicide harm the health of the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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