# Male infertility is 'grossly underreported'

https://mins.news/en/item/68657

- DW, 2026-09-22 10:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/male-infertility-is-grossly-underreported/a-79368722?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> 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.