Medications Which May Affect Your Fertility

Last Updated on April 24, 2025 by tanya

Medications Which May Affect Your Fertility

 

Considering A Clinical Negligence Claim?

 

If you’re thinking about starting a family and it’s not happening, it’s worth finding out if there are medications which may affect your fertility. It’s generally a subject we don’t think about until we need to.

It’s important to know that certain medication may affect your ability to have children. This applies to both men and women and there are medicines which can impact ovulation or sperm count.

Doctors should always advise you of any potential side effects of prescribed medicines. However, if you are dealing with fertility issues and think it may be linked to something you were prescribed, you may want to find out more.

Our team at First Personal Injury can help if you are considering making a clinical negligence claim in this regard.

 

Can Medications Really Affect Fertility?

Some treatments and even every day medications may have an impact on your fertility. In women, certain medications might:

  • Disrupt ovulation or mess with your cycle
  • Interfere with hormone levels that are crucial for conception
  • Affect the lining of the uterus, making it harder to carry a pregnancy

In men, some medicines can:

  • Lower sperm count
  • Affect sperm movement
  • Impact libido or the ability to have sex

Sometimes the effects are temporary, but in other cases, they can be long-lasting or even permanent.

 

Warned About The Risks?

Doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals have a responsibility to give you all the necessary information when it comes to your treatment. This may include:

  • Talking about possible side effects
  • Letting you know if something might impact your fertility
  • Offering alternatives if that’s a concern

 

What Counts as Clinical Negligence?

To have a strong case, here’s some key factors you should consider:

Duty of Care

Your medical professional has a duty of care to look after you and provide proper advice.

Was That Duty Breached?

Duty may be breached if the medical professional did not provide a required standard of care. This may include if you were not advised about potential side effects of prescribed medication.

Did The Breach Cause Harm?

You’ll need to show the direct link that the medical professional’s actions (or lack of action), affected your fertility.

You’ve Suffered Harm As a Result

Harm may include physical, such as infertility, emotional, such as trauma and anxiety, or financial, for example paying for IVF or other treatments.

 

What Can You Do About It?

If you’re in this situation, your best bet is to chat with a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence or fertility-related claims. They’ll be able to help you figure out:

  • Whether you have a case
  • What evidence you’ll need
  • How much time you have to make a claim

You generally have three years to start your claim from when you found out about any harm caused.  However, it’s better to start your claim sooner rather than later.

You should also be aware that fertility can be impacted by various different factors, from age and lifestyle to medical conditions.

 

Filing a ‘No Win, No Fee’ Claim

A lawyer who is experienced in the field of clinical negligence will be able to assess your case and advise whether your claim may be valid.

Compensation typically covers your medical costs, financial loss and pain suffering.

We can guide you through the process to get the compensation you deserve. We partner with highly experienced lawyers who work on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis. Call us at 0333 358 2345 or contact us online for a free consultation.