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Re: Healthy Eggs/Sperm

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 14:23:02 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 29 Dec 1999, CS wrote: >
>Now that I have been given the OK by the DR to get pregnant both me and
>my husband have become sick. Just common cold for me and flu like
>symptoms for my husband. This may be a stupid question, but I have seen
>it asked here before with no answer. If we are sick are our eggs/sperm
>unhealthy?

They should be fine.

>Can us being sick and getting pregnant cause any birth
>defects or disease to the infant?

Unknown. With the average miscarriage rate being 20%, impossible to tell if colds or viruses add to it.

Good luck.

>Any answers would be greatly appreciated for peace of mind.
>
>Thanks,
>CS

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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