There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines affect fertility of women or men. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future, as well as their partners.

Recent studies have found no differences in pregnancy success rates among women who had antibodies from COVID-19 vaccines or from a recent COVID-19 infection, and women who had no antibodies, including for patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology procedures (e.g., in vitro fertilization). A study of more than 2,000 women ages 21-45 years and their partners found that COVID-19 vaccination of either partner did not affect the likelihood of becoming pregnant.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccination for people who would like to have a baby.