Despite the existence of many alternatives, Viagra is the most discussed ED medicine. As is the case with any celebrity, over time, there appeared many myths, legends and stories of miracles related to Viagra that distort reality.
To help you learn more facts about ED pills, we decided to separate the truth from fiction.
So, do men taking Viagra put their fertility at risk?
You can find anything on the Internet, even articles claiming that Viagra:
- has an adverse effect on male fertility;
- improves fertility and sex drive.
Initial clinical trials and further studies haven’t confirmed concerns that ED pills impair fertility, cause infertility, or lower testosterone levels. TGA, FDA, MedSafe and other medical regulators confirm this information.
Most likely, the situation is the opposite. Considering the property of ED drugs to prolong sex, you can assume that the chances of conceiving a child increase.
Does Viagra kill sperm cells?
Viagra is an oral medication prescribed for men with sexual dysfunction. It can get into the blood, as well as into various fluids and organs of the body.
It should be noted that most oral and injectable drugs can penetrate seminal fluid. Some of them have a direct or indirect effect on sperm function.
Viagra isn’t an exception. You can find its active ingredient, Sildenafil, in seminal fluid. Its total concentration in semen is 18% of the total concentration in blood plasma.
Sure, Viagra does not kill sperm cells. It is another myth.
Does Sildenafil affect sperm function?
Read on to find out.
The National Center for Biotechnology Information published the study reports on the effect of Sildenafil 100 mg tablets on sperm function. Men aged 19 to 34 years participated in the studies.
The studies included the measurement of the following parameters:
- Assessment of the morphology and viability of male germ cells.
- Fast sperm count.
- Slow sperm count.
- Static sperm count.
According to the studies, the average values of all parameters of men taking and not taking Viagra were within the normal range. There was no significant difference for any parameter.
For more details, you can see the study results by following this link (see Tables 1 and 2).
Is Viagra safe when trying to conceive
Many factors affect the ability to conceive a child, including the quality and mobility of male germ cells. According to studies, Viagra is a safe drug that doesn’t affect sperm function. Have unprotected sex, and you will be able to conceive.
Under equal conditions, the weight and health of babies conceived on Viagra won’t differ from those conceived without ED drugs.
Conclusion
There are many myths about the influence of Sildenafil-based drugs on the ability to conceive a child. Many scientists studied this issue, and the results of the studies dispel these myths. Every man can take Viagra as needed and doesn’t worry that the drug will adversely affect his reproductive abilities.
