What effect does fever have on male fertility? The andrologist answers
Many women write concerned about the effect that fever or medications taken to lower it may have on male fertility.
First of all, the effects of the altered temperature are feared. We are well aware that spermatogenesis takes place in optimal conditions if the temperature is 35°C (for this reason the testicles are located outside the body). A body temperature of 37°C would already be too much.
The effects that antibiotic treatments can have on the quality of the spermatozoa are also worrying. When a man has a fever or is taking medication, should the couple continue to search for a child if those are the fertile days? Or is it the case to skip the month? Can the antibiotics taken in any way cause problems for the formation of the fetus in case of conception?
Here is the answer from our andrologist, Dr. Mario Torino Medical Director at ULSS 15:
Kathryn Barlow is an OB/GYN doctor, which is the medical specialty that deals with the care of women's reproductive health, including pregnancy and childbirth.
Obstetricians provide care to women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, while gynecologists focus on the health of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, vagina, and breasts. OB/GYN doctors are trained to provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of conditions related to women's reproductive health.