Hi,
The studies so far conducted on use of
fluoxetine for a long time,show its negative effect on sexual activity,
fertility as well as parameters related to
sperm count and motility. However, these effects have been mostly studied on patients,who were taking fluoxetine for a long period of more than 2 years.
In your case, as your husband has been taking it for 6 months only, therefore it is a possibility, that he may have minimal / nil effect on his sperm parameters. Re assuring to you, that this effect is mostly reversible after discontinuation of this drug, even in long term users of 10 or more years. Usually it takes up to 2 months for the return of these parameters to normal. Hence, in my opinion, there seems no reason for you to be worried about this.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician