Patient's question:
My husband suffers from high blood pressure and has been taking antihypertensive medication to control it for years. However, we recently want to have a child and are actively trying to conceive. But we are worried that his high blood pressure might affect it. Hello, can a man with high blood pressure have children?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, if a person has high blood pressure, it may lead to symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Medications used to control high blood pressure do not interfere with perinatal function, and generally, this should not have a significant impact, as these drugs do not affect sperm either. The main consideration is the period of embryo implantation, when the drug may interfere with the embryo. However, since the patient is male, this is not an issue. It is recommended that the patient follow a light diet and consume more fruits and vegetables.