Infertility

Question: Can mumps cause infertility?......................?

(Posted by: Carol on 2010-02-16 16:19:33)

We have been trying for a baby without luck for 8 months now. Recently I learned that he had mumps around age 12- 13. He says it was pretty painful and affected his left testes causing a size difference. Can this cause infertility? Can we get a basic semen analysis through his primary care physician or is it mandatory to get into an infertility clinic to do it? Please give us some insight on this..

Posted by: N on 2010-02-16, 16:21:56

Mumps orchitis (when if affects the testes) can cause infertility. He should see a urologist. Technically infertility is considered if you have been trying to conceive for more than 1 year so keep trying! If you are concerned he should see a urologist and you should see your OB. Best of luck!

Posted by: william on 2010-02-16, 16:21:58

It may affect sperm count but that could be checked - it could cause herpes later in life too

Posted by: Oreo Schmoreo on 2010-02-16, 16:22:17

Yes, it is true. Your husband should get a semen analysis to be sure.