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Re: Effect of low grade fevers/cold on sperm production/quality

From: samir fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:24:47 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 23 Dec 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I have had transient low grade fevers (<100.0 F) over the last two days
>due to a cold virus. I have treated the fevers aggressively with
>ibuprofen. Would these transient low grade fevers affect my sperm
>quality and sperm production? This is our potential week to attempt
>conception, but I am also concerned long term if we are not successful
>this week. Thanks for your help!

yes fever can affect sperm motility and viability and any increase in scrotal temperature can affect it,that is why varicocele with increase blood flow and hotness in the scrotum can affect sperm qulity

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