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Can mitomycin affect fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It may impair fertility, potentially irreversibly in men. Anyone who may want children should discuss fertility preservation and contraception with the specialist team before treatment.

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