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What is known about zidovudine's effects on human fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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There are no data on zidovudine (Retrovir)'s effects on human female fertility, while in men Retrovir has not been shown to affect sperm count, morphology or motility.

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Retrovir 100 mg/10 ml, oral solutionViiV Healthcare UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 30Document updated 15 October 2024

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