Can scarlet fever cause future infertility in men? (my son is 5)?
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There is no link between the two that I am aware of. Essentially, a good way to look at scarlet fever is simply as strep throat with an accompanying rash. I assume your cause for concern may be the peeling of skin in the groin region, which is a normal symptom of scarlet fever and not linked in any way to future infertility. That said, scarlet fever is a condition that should be treated with a stint on an antibiotic as the disease could become very serious (rheumatic fever) if left untreated.\n\nAs a side note, scarlet fever is most definitely not rheumatic fever - but the potential exists for rheumatic fever to develop from scarlet fever or any other streptococcal infection if left untreated. Rheumatic fever damages the valves of the heart.
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Last year my son developed a very rare disease, that typically affects toddler age Asian boys ( my white son was 8) it was very uncommon, and we kept going and going to the DR, as more symptoms finally kept coming up,one DR finally thought he recognized it, but my son was forming it atypically, we kept going back, FINALLY diagnosed it!   3 weeks of being horribly ill 104 fever constant for 3 weeks! and 4 days in the hospital, and 6 months of follow up with a cardiologist. My point is KEEP taking her, they will find something, it could be a very rare thing! They brought ALL the personnel in the room to look at my son because NONE had ever seem this disease!!!
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Even if you had active pulmonary tuberculosis in the past, that by itself should not affect your fertility. If the infection spread outside of the lung and infected your uterus, then infertility could be a problem. Infection of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, can be associated with future infertility, but it by no means guarantees that you will not be able to have children. \n\n\n\nFetal oxygenation \n\nOxygen delivered to the placenta and fetus is dependent on maternal arterial oxygen content and uterine blood flow. Any decrease in maternal cardiac output can adversely affect fetal oxygenation. Maternal hypotension and endogenous catecholamines may constrict the uterine artery, decreasing blood flow to the fetus. This can also be caused by maternal alkalosis. \n\nThe umbilical vein PaO2 rarely exceeds 40 mm Hg, but the fetal oxygen content is relatively high. This is largely due to the marked left shift of the oxygen dissociation curve of fetal hemoglobin, which is 80-90% saturated at a PaO2 of 30-35 mm Hg. The oxygenated umbilical vein blood mixes with deoxygenated blood in the fetal inferior vena cava, decreasing fetal arterial PaO2 to 20-25 mm Hg. The fetus has a high hemoglobin concentration (150 g/L) and an increased systemic cardiac output, and both the left ventricle and the right ventricle (via ductus arteriosis) supply the systemic circulation. Small changes in maternal PaO2 can cause large changes in fetal oxygen saturation because the fetus is operating on the steep portion of the oxygen dissociation curve
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It's called "hematospermia".  Generally, it's nothing to be alarmed about but should be reported to your doctor.
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No. this will not make you infertile. Men produce sperm everyday. However, through experience, masturbating will make you go blind. This may become a habit. You may be "addicted" to it. Therefore i suggest you to "control" it.
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It all depends on if they are still producing viable sperm.  In order to know for sure they would have to be tested by there doctor.  There is an at home test kit available, but it has been deemed inaccurate so he should see his doctor.
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Since this question is in Women's health, I'll assume you are female. Chlamydia can greatly reduce fertility in men. It can, if untreated, be very serious in women too and lead eventually to infertility. Go here for straight answers that are clear.\nhttp://www.engenderhealth.org/wh/inf/dchl.html
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yeah...i say talk to a doctor and see if there is anyway to "heal" it...and in the mean time, stop having rough sex, or any sex at all, you might be ruining your chances for kids at any time in the future
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Honey...I'm a mom.  Hate to ask this, but does it smell bad?  Have you been having sex with a boy?  If so, could be PH imbalance because of his semen.  Was this white liquid during waht was SUPPOSED to be your period?  These are all questions you should ask a gynecologist (female organs doctor) or (free clinic if you want to be private and not discuss with parents).  From a mom's point of view...I always encouraged my daughter (now 21) to duscuss with me these things.  We were honest and open with each other, and if there was something I didn't WANT to hear, I tried not to REACT badly, but help her get answers, then we'd sit down and discuss what caused this to happen afterwards.  I wanted her to trust me.  Show this to your mom and see if she would be open with you...then see the gynecologist.  Could be a simple yeast infection which are easily treated, but need a doctor to diagnose it and prescribe medication or over the counter medicine.  Never put off questions about your female health.  Good luck!  P.S.  clumps?  sounds familiar from when I was young, but the gynecologist is the best way to go.  Never be afraid of going to the doctor.  Be more afraid of ignorance, and not knowing exactly what's wrong.  If you find out all is okay, won't you feel MUCH better??  Go for it Dear....
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I wouldn't think that would make a difference. Do you drink alcohol, do drugs like meth, wear tighty whiteys, soak in Jacuzzis? \nThere are all kinds of reasons for not being able to have children. It might not even be you, maybe your wife is having trouble?\nEither way, it's easier and less expensive to test the man first.
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No, only a low sperm count or reproduction problems will cause problems in concdeiving. They should apply for tests, I suggest the male goes for tests first as the female one consists of internal, so will be more uncomfortable
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hello,\nwell wat i ve read during my classes at a medical school here in india,tat a man can produce a healthy baby if-\n1.his sperm count is more than atleast 20000/ml with more than 50percent motile.\n2.not suffering any congenital chromosome disorder(sex linked or autosomal)\n3.is not a heavy smoker,or working close a hot furnances.\n4.less than 30years at time of conception(coz incidence of marfans disease increase after tat)\nwell therse r factors 4 a normal baby,but to augment chances of fertilization n to amplify mans capabilty...one should..\n1.abstain from sex or masterbation atleast 3 days before the act when u r plannin to have kids..as it increases the spearm content in the ejaculate.\n2.man shold take lot of citrus fruits or juices(vitamin c is good for spearms)\n3.avoid smoking\nhope this ans wud solve ur query\nregards\nDr.Rajat\nNew Delhi,\nIndia
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As Long as sperm can come out it can get you pregnant. The question is do you want to curse your offspring with small penis genes. I wouldn't.
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Yes it is... My husband and I are both A+ and we have two healthy boys.  There might be a problem if one of the parents have got a negative RH factor, but if the problem is known then the mother is given a shot at the appropriate time and then it is not a risk anymore.
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No, nobody knows what causes this, and it doesnt seem to be amenable to treatment.  They can take semen and concentrate the sperm that is there, for artificial insemination, though.  Also, a low sperm count from drugs will sometimes reverse with time.
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Tell him not to worry, it is surprisingly common, my son went through this recently.  The condition can last up to a year, and is primarily connected to puberty.\nI know it will be tough, lots of boys may take the mickey, but he just has to get through it.  With a good mate there for him he should be ok.
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My son had a similar condition last year at school. The nurse at school called me and apparently it is called " Fifth disease". It went away within 2 days,  it was splotchy, red, no itch, no fever, no residual side effects, but he looked horrible for 2 days, it affected his cheeks, arms, thighs, buttocks, back and stomach it  has never come back, I have never heard of anything like this being a recurring problem. Best wishes, Tiff