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INFERTILITY IN MEN
SEMEN AND SPERM
A common cause of infertility in men is poor-quality semen, the fluid containing sperm that’s ejaculated during sex.
Possible reasons for abnormal semen include:
A lack of sperm: You may have a very low sperm count or no sperm at all
Sperm that are not moving properly: This will make it harder for sperm to swim to the egg
Abnormal sperm: Sperm can sometimes be an abnormal shape, making it harder for them to move and fertilise an egg
Many cases of abnormal semen are unexplained.
There’s a link between increased temperature of the scrotum and reduced semen quality, but it’s uncertain whether wearing loose-fitting underwear improves fertility.
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