Patient's question:
How long should a man wait after drinking alcohol before it is safe to conceive?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is advisable to consider pregnancy after the body has fully metabolized alcohol.Chronic alcohol poisoning can lead to testicular atrophy and a decline in semen quality. Therefore, the damage to a man's sperm caused by a single drunkenness episode is not restored within a few days. To regain the sperm quality before drinking, at least three months are required. Men planning to have children should wait at least three months after drinking before allowing their wives to conceive to ensure the health of the fetus.