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Doctor warns antivirals can affect reproductive health

Jill Margo
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If you are on, or have recently taken antivirals for COVID-19, and there is even a remote chance you may conceive a child, think about taking contraception.

These drugs, which have just become more widely available and could be taken by millions of Australian, can temporarily affect reproductive health in both men and women.

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Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com

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