Patient's question:
My older brother has been married for almost 2 years, and he has never had children. Now he has reached the age when he should have children. However, they have a concern because my older brother has always had high blood pressure and has been taking medication for it for about 2 years. They don't know if the child would be intellectually impaired at this time.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are basically only a few types of antihypertensive drugs. Taking medication on the male side has little impact on fertility. If you are not sure, consult your doctor and switch to another medication. Additionally, hypertension usually requires lifelong medication. The key is that gynecological diseases can have a significant impact on fertility and the fetus, making it easier to cause infertility, miscarriage, and other issues. If you are taking medication during this period, it is even more important not to have children. Therefore, it is essential to first treat the gynecological disease before considering pregnancy.