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Does Intake Of Adderall Lead To Low Sperm Count?
Question: I take 20mg adderall twice a day and my wife and I are trying to get pregnant, is it affecting my sperm or am I good to continue taking with no affect on trying to get my wife pregnant
Brief Answer:
No effect on sperm count.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Adderall is a amphetamine drug which is a CNS stimulant.
There is NO clinical evidence to suggest that adderall may interfere with sperm count or its morphology.
However,the studies have shown that the individual who are taking adderall (amphetamine) to have decreased libido and sex drive but NO known side effect on his sperm count because of adderall.
So,if you are planning to conceive, then there is no need to worry about low sperm counts.
Wishing a good health.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
No effect on sperm count.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Adderall is a amphetamine drug which is a CNS stimulant.
There is NO clinical evidence to suggest that adderall may interfere with sperm count or its morphology.
However,the studies have shown that the individual who are taking adderall (amphetamine) to have decreased libido and sex drive but NO known side effect on his sperm count because of adderall.
So,if you are planning to conceive, then there is no need to worry about low sperm counts.
Wishing a good health.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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