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Low Motility For Sperm. Taking Citalopram. Trying To Conceieve. Is This Cause Of Infertility?
My husband has been taking citalopram for 2.5 years. We have been trying to conceive for 2 years with no success. Each of his semen analysis have indicated low motility with the most recent with zero motility. His mobility and count are generally normal. His sperm just arent moving forward. We have read several conflicting studies regarding citalopram and motility. We've asked our doctors if his medication could be contributing, but nobody seems to be concerned. My husband is 34 and very healthy. Could this be the cause of his infertility?
Mon, 26 Aug 2013
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Thank you for writing to HCM
The drug (citalopram) your husband is taking does have some effect on the sperm count and motility.
If the motility is sperm lowered then the possibility of getting pregnant naturally is lowered
If the repeated semen analysis the motility is lowered the you will require some help to get pregnant.
This point can be discussed after seeing the last semen analysis.
Wishing your all the best
Dr Nandita Thakkar
Thank you for writing to HCM
The drug (citalopram) your husband is taking does have some effect on the sperm count and motility.
If the motility is sperm lowered then the possibility of getting pregnant naturally is lowered
If the repeated semen analysis the motility is lowered the you will require some help to get pregnant.
This point can be discussed after seeing the last semen analysis.
Wishing your all the best
Dr Nandita Thakkar
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