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Can Canesten Affect Sperm Production?
Question: Hi,hubby and i have been ttc for 3 months now,on monday i finished a 10 day dose of augumentin for UTI,2 days ago i started feeling very itchy around my vulva area,went to see a pharmacist who gave me canesten cream for 6 days,thing is this week is my ovulation window....does canesten have any effect on sperm or is it safe to continue ttc
Brief Answer:
There is no evidence that Canesten cream affects the sperm- so no worries
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking at HealthcareMagic.
I carefully read your question and understand your concern.
Trying to conceive you really want to know if any medications you use might affect it. There is no evidence that Canesten cream affects the sperm so it is unlikely it will prevent you from conceiving.
Please be cautious of oral medications, you will need to let your doctor know that you are trying to conceive, in case you need to use oral medications as some might affect pregnancy.
Also, make sure you have started to use folic acid 400-800 mcg/day or prenatal vitamins that will supplement you with folic acid. This is routinely recommended in to be taken when you plan to have a pregnancy and up to at least 13 weeks of pregnancy.
So to conclude:
1. there is no known risk of Canesten use related to conception
2. make sure you use folic acid daily for a healthy pregnancy
I hope this is helpful to you and answers to your questions but please feel free to reply in case any more clarification is needed on this.
Kind regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, MD
There is no evidence that Canesten cream affects the sperm- so no worries
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking at HealthcareMagic.
I carefully read your question and understand your concern.
Trying to conceive you really want to know if any medications you use might affect it. There is no evidence that Canesten cream affects the sperm so it is unlikely it will prevent you from conceiving.
Please be cautious of oral medications, you will need to let your doctor know that you are trying to conceive, in case you need to use oral medications as some might affect pregnancy.
Also, make sure you have started to use folic acid 400-800 mcg/day or prenatal vitamins that will supplement you with folic acid. This is routinely recommended in to be taken when you plan to have a pregnancy and up to at least 13 weeks of pregnancy.
So to conclude:
1. there is no known risk of Canesten use related to conception
2. make sure you use folic acid daily for a healthy pregnancy
I hope this is helpful to you and answers to your questions but please feel free to reply in case any more clarification is needed on this.
Kind regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, MD
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