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azathioprine · Medicine question

What is known about azathioprine's effect on human fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The specific effect of azathioprine therapy on human fertility is unknown.

Sources for this answer

Azathioprine 50mg Film-Coated TabletsTillomed Laboratories Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 10Document updated 4 November 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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