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January 27th, 2014, 11:33 AM #1
DH on blood pressure meds and TTC
Hi all, we are currently TTC a baby girl. DH has been taking blood pressure medication for about a year (metoprolol - a beta blocker). I am wondering if this will affect his fertility. Has anyone conceived (either gender) while DH was on a beta blocker or other blood pressure meds? If so, what was the baby's gender? I want to sway pink, but first of all, I am concerned about fertility in general.... From what I have read, beta blockers don't affect sperm quality, but can affect performance. I am thinking if we don't have performance issues, we should still be OK to conceive? Any thoughts or stories would be appreciated -- thanks! Also, any ideas on how such meds might sway...
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January 27th, 2014, 12:08 PM #3
Thanks for the link, I did come across that in my research, which seems to indicate beta blockers do not impact sperm directly but could interfere due to decrease in libido, etc., performance-based issues. I was also looking for anecdotal info -- I am sure there are other ladies out here who have DHs on blood pressure meds! Thanks again
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The belief is that they'd sway pink, but we don't have a ton of data on that.
I can say that a fair number of my blue swayers who order custom plans DO have husbands on one or more of these medications and have gotten girls while taking them - anecdotal to be sure but def. a strong trend that way.!!! Questions?? Check out the NEW and improved Complete Index !!!
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January 29th, 2014, 01:22 PM #5
Thanks Atomic ... so it sounds like people with a DH on this kind of med have been able to conceive (opposite gender or not!), which is really a relief to hear
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January 30th, 2014, 10:17 AM #8Dreamer
My DH was taking Lopressor (metropolol-generic name) and Cozaar (another type of blood pressure medication), along with prednisone and a few other immunosuppressant drugs (b/c he's a kidney transplant recipient) and we still conceived a boy after him taking those meds for 5 years. And, his sperm count wasn't high. I must add that I def was eating a boy diet myself and DH would eat whatever he wanted. After reading all of this info over about how many drugs my husband takes, it makes me realize what a true blessing my DS really is to us being my DH takes so many meds. Just wanted to share the info with you. Hope you get your girl. xx
Last edited by Trishy74; January 30th, 2014 at 10:20 AM.
2011 - Matthew (who is the light of my life) in 2013 for delivery some time in 2014
Came to this website in September 2013 hoping to sway for a girl as we have none on either side of our families (6 boys total). Diagnosed in January 2014 elevated FSH level and extremely low AFC count. Praying and hoping God blesses me with one more healthy child whether it be another boy or a girl. Praying my RE can help me to achieve my dream of giving my son a sibling some time soon.
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January 30th, 2014, 11:47 PM #9
My husband has genetically high blood pressure. Has been on mess for about 7 years. We conceived two boys and a girl, plus four other pregnancies that ended in loss (a clotting issue, nothing to do with hubby or medication). He doesn't have a great libido, but enough to keep us content and growing our family
A: "Owner" of the following brood:
-Our biggest surprise dude (L: 2009)
-Our rainbow little man (K: 2011)
-Our sway and pray little diva (J: 2013)
-Our lucky charm guy (S: 2015)
We may be done, we may come back for one more sway. Time will tell. At the moment, we are very content with our family!
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