Q&A: Does a cold or flu affect fertility?

by Dr. Randy Morris

My husband and I are trying to conceive. I was sick with a bad cold during my fertile time. Will that affect my chances?

There is no evidence that a cold (nasal infection with rhinovirus) will affect your chances to conceive.

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