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I just got a positive pregnancy test! my husband and i had sex once in the past couple months (busy couple months). because it had been a while, is the sperm of lower quality than usual and if so, will that contribute to any defects or issues?

Q: i just got a positive pregnancy test! my husband and i had sex once in the past couple months (busy couple months). because it had been a while, is the sperm of lower quality than usual and if so, will that contribute to any defects or issues?

: No, it should not. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it should not. Good luck.

Answered 7/26/2023

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A member asked:

I just got a positive pregnancy test! my husband and i had sex once in the past couple months (busy couple months). because it had been a while, is the sperm of lower quality than usual and if so, will that contribute to any defects or issues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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