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2021-04-25 18:58:19
Due to being diagnosed with hiatal hernia and acid reflux, i am taking ppi since past 8 months. I have to continue the mediciation for further 1.5 month before stopping. My question is, does this medication somehow impact male fertility as in low sperm count?
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If Domperidone is in ppi then Domperidone causes hyperprolactinmia. Hyperprolactinmia causes sexual side effects.

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