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Re: PREGNANCY: Will shingles affect sperms? From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net) Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:38:52 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: PREGNANCY: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding followed by a chemical pregnancy?" Previous message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: PREGNANCY: CERVICAL PREGNANCY" In reply to: eey: "PREGNANCY: Will shingles affect sperms?" EEy Not sure. Since shingles is a reactivation of chicken pox, and you already have immunity and the breakout is local only, I do not think this will be a problem, but I am not sure...Dr. von Almen At Sun, 22 Feb 2009, eey wrote: > >My husband is current having a shingles (not very bad one), and we're >planning to conceive, so my concern is that will the shingles affect the >sperms and later possible pregnancy? I did some search online, and saw a >post saying: the viral protein will go through sperm and affect the >baby. Is this true? or it's just better we should wait for him to >recover completely before trying to conceive? >Thanks a lot, and your answer will be greatly appreciated! -- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response. William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La. Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: PREGNANCY: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding followed by a chemical pregnancy?" Previous message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: PREGNANCY: CERVICAL PREGNANCY" In reply to: eey: "PREGNANCY: Will shingles affect sperms?"

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