Childbirth/male fertility

Advertisement

Expert: - 9/21/2010


Question
hi i am trying to get pregnant and my husbands is taking naproxen and codeine phosphate for back pian can this effect the sperm and stop me getting pregnant thanks kareen  

Answer
So sorry for the delay; it's been a busy couple of weeks for me.

I can't find any studies on those drugs that show decreased sperm count as a side effect.

However, I would suggest that you consult the doctor who prescribed him the drugs to get more information, and to get a sperm count done if you are concerned.  There may be other things going on besides the medication that may be affecting his sperm count and if you are trying to get pregnant, you want to be aware of those things.  But I don't think that the medication he is taking is doing that; I can find no studies or anecdotal evidence that point to those medications decreasing sperm count.

Sincerely,

Dorothy H, LCCE

Childbirth

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Dorothy H, LCCE

Expertise

As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Experience

Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.

Organizations
Lamaze International DONA International

Publications
International Doula Magazine

Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.

Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes. I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.