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Can Intake Of Advil For Cold Hamper The Quality Of Sprem & Birth Defects?
we have been trying to conceive but husband has been taking Advil cold & sinus these past days, is it safe to try conceiving or should we wait until his cold is gone and has stopped the medicine? Can this medication tamper with the quality of sperm, do we risk birth deffects if he is on it?
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Hello,
Thank you for your question here at HealhCareMagic.
I understand your concern regarding trying to conceive while your husband is on Advil.
This drug will will not interfere with the quality of the sperm. Studies have shown that even long term use of ibuprofen will not interfere with sperm quality.
On the other hand you must know that the sperm is constantly formed within the testicles and the process of maturation can take up to 74 days. This is why men always have fresh sperm after 74 days. All things that can interfere with sperm quality (from the exterior - be it drugs, radiation and so on) are easily managed with not trying to procreate until new fresh sperm cells are formed.
Hope my answer helped you. Do not hesitate to ask further questions if you still have doubts.
Best Regards,
Thank you for your question here at HealhCareMagic.
I understand your concern regarding trying to conceive while your husband is on Advil.
This drug will will not interfere with the quality of the sperm. Studies have shown that even long term use of ibuprofen will not interfere with sperm quality.
On the other hand you must know that the sperm is constantly formed within the testicles and the process of maturation can take up to 74 days. This is why men always have fresh sperm after 74 days. All things that can interfere with sperm quality (from the exterior - be it drugs, radiation and so on) are easily managed with not trying to procreate until new fresh sperm cells are formed.
Hope my answer helped you. Do not hesitate to ask further questions if you still have doubts.
Best Regards,
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