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trastuzumab · Medicine question

What is known about the effects of trastuzumab on human fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No human fertility data are available for trastuzumab (Herceptin), and whether it affects reproductive capacity is unknown.

Sources for this answer

Herceptin 150mg Powder for concentrate for solution for infusionRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 52Document updated 5 January 2026

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