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Sperm Counts Continue To Drop Sharply—Researcher Says It's A "Crisis"

Despite initial skepticism, recent high-quality studies have provided even more compelling evidence of dropping sperm counts, as well as other pressing issues related to male fertility.

By Carmen Schober2 min read
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In the past, fertility research has in the past been criticized for not taking into account the potentially biased sampling methods of earlier studies, citing also the variable of changing laboratory methods. However, recent findings have shed more light on the undeniable decline in sperm parameters. "High-quality" studies with proper controls have demonstrated a clear decrease in sperm count over time, prompting concerns about fertility rates globally.