Sperm count News

High-stress levels can disrupt the menstrual cycle, causing irregular periods or even amenorrhea (absence of periods) Stress has been linked to reduced sperm quality, including lower sperm count, motility, and morphology Stress-induced hormonal imbalances can disrupt the ovulation process, affecting the release of eggs and decreasing the chances of fertilization

The study aims to evaluate how environmental contaminants and lifestyle choices affect reproductive health. Learn more.  

The study, published on Tuesday in the journal Human Reproduction Update, used data from 53 countries Sperm count is not only an indicator of human fertility but also that of men's health Experts say that low sperm counts do not only affect men's fertility, but have serious ramifications for men's health more generally

Men might keep producing sperms but with age, the quality of sperm deteriorates Comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension can also affect fertility as men age Having Vitamin C, Vitamin D3 and zinc supplements among others are essential for men who are planning fatherhood late

Low sperm count was defined as less than 39 million per ejaculate.

The study claims watching excess TV leads to a reduction in sperm count Watching excess TV is attributable to eating high-calorie junk food and laziness The research appears in American Journal of Epidemiology

Researchers from Hebrew University in Israel and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, US carried out the first systematic review and meta-analysis of trends in sperm count.

Previous study revealed that men getting six hours a night had sperm counts that were 25 percent lower than in men snoozing a full eight hours.

The Yo Sperm test works through an app and a microscope attachment that covers the phone's camera and flash, enabling men to keep a check their reproductive health without having to go to the clinic.