Publication Date: 11/5/2005
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Question
My 32 year old husband was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes along with high blood pressure, and is taking medication right now. Is it safe to get pregnant? Will it be a problem to get pregnant?Answer
I assume that your question is about if your husband's medical conditions and the medications that he is taking will affect a future pregnancy for yourself. None of these drugs will be passed to an embryo from your husband. Therefore, they do not represent a direct risk to a pregnancy. The only issue may be if they have any effects on sperm production or function. I am not aware that any of these medications do so. Thus, it seems reasonable for you to try for a pregnancy.
