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Does Smoking Marijuana Affect Semen Analysis Test?

Hello, I recently had a semen analysis that had some abnormal results that lead the doctor to believe I would have difficulty impregnating my wife, however, I had smoked a small amount of marijuana about 36 hours before the test. Could the results be different if I re-tested without marijuana use? And how long should I wait? Thank you for your help!
Wed, 10 May 2017
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Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!

Cannabis had been shown recently to increase sperm production in laboratory experiments which disputed the old thinking that it negatively affects sperm production.

I would suggest getting another semen analysis after 3 months to check if it is really abnormal. You need 2 samples at 3 months apart before you could accurately say that the semen analysis is abnormal.

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Does Smoking Marijuana Affect Semen Analysis Test?

Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic! Cannabis had been shown recently to increase sperm production in laboratory experiments which disputed the old thinking that it negatively affects sperm production. I would suggest getting another semen analysis after 3 months to check if it is really abnormal. You need 2 samples at 3 months apart before you could accurately say that the semen analysis is abnormal. I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily and please consider a 5 Star rating for my answer. Thank you very much.