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My friend had radiation for prostate cancer, can he produce active sperm? Should I use birth control

My friend had radiation for prostate cancer, can he produce active sperm? Should I use birth control?

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1 :
i blieve all radiation makes u sterol
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Yes, depending on dose of radiation and how long he's been in treatment his sperm will most all suffer normal motility, or damage, in the event one were viable and fertilization occur ed would cause a very high probability of severe birth defects in the fetus. USE BIRTH CONTROL.
3 :
Yes use birth control, radiation can cause all kinds of birth defects, and please discuss this with your family doctor.
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Encourage him to see a doc that can do lab work on his semen. Yes, he will have to ejaculate. Maybe they will let you help, but I am not sure.
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Radiation doesn't necessarily make you sterile... it could reduce his sperm count for sure.... it all depends on when his last treatment was. I would suggest using birth control for the reasons listed above, because the few 'swimmers' that are left could lead to a baby with serious birth defects.






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