Sperm motility in men before and after the medication was almost the same that has been observed with a microscope.
However, in the analysis of DNA revealed a different result. In the semen of men taking antidepressants, the number of cells that have been damaged DNA structure, reached 30%. Scientists say that in the body of any healthy man has cells with damaged structure, but they are usually not more than 13, 5%. While there is no exact answer, as far as the use of antidepressants reduces the ability to conceive.
But scientists and doctors who monitored the patients who undergo the procedure of artificial fertilization showed that the chances of fertilization sperm of a man, in which a high percentage of cells with damaged DNA structure, are significantly reduced.
Senior Lecturer of the University of Sheffield Alan Pacey believes that antidepressants have "sporadic effect" impact on the quality of sperm. Growth of cells with damaged DNA structure with antidepressants is a concern of scientists, however, different researchers can not come to an agreement, which may be a maximum number of damaged cells.
But some researchers believe that serious to worry about men taking antidepressants unavailable. In any case, it should be remembered that most medications have side effects, many of which have not been studied.