HealthMale infertility is 'grossly underreported'

Doctors say male infertility is still underdiagnosed and misunderstood. A 2026 review found global sperm counts have fallen by more than 51% since 1973, while studies also show worsening sperm morphology and motility. Factors including weight gain, stress, poor sleep, smoking, microplastics, cannabis and synthetic testosterone may affect fertility.

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