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anastrozole · Medicine question

Have the effects of anastrozole on human fertility been studied?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The effects of Arimidex (anastrozole) on human fertility have not been studied, although animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.

Sources for this answer

Arimidex 1mg Film-Coated TabletAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 31Document updated 27 August 2026

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