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I am on dialysis ,have been for 10 years now is it possible to lose sperm count because of it ?

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Hey, Arlo, since no one else has responded, I'll at least give a reply. Though I have no information personally regarding how CKD affects sperm count, a quick search found this article:kidney.org.uk/sexual-relati...

which says: "Yes, but men with kidney diseases may have a reduced sperm count and have difficulty fathering a child."

But age also has it's effect. And to be honest, after looking at your age, I was wondering why you are interested in this topic. I'm just ahead of you and the thought of fathering a child at my age is quite a frightening thought indeed! Are you seriously thinking about becoming a father? If not, I wouldn't worry too much about it though still use contraceptives when appropriate, but if you do want to become a dad, you should see your doc and get his suggestions on how best to preserve that capability through diet, medication etc.

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No I do not wish to father children I just do not seem to produce a lot of seamen and wondered if dialysis affected this.