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21 Oct 2018 Men who have a low sperm count are often advised to keep their testicles cool by wearing loose underwear to improve the quality of their sperm.
For couples trying to get pregnant, both partners can have issues which may affect their ability to have a baby. About one third of factors preventing couples from conceiving are due to male fertility issues and one third due to female issues.
The amount of alcohol drunk by fathers-to-be can affect sperm quality and the health of a baby, according to new research.
Recent research is pointing to a link between alcohol and poor sperm development, meaning the onus is on expectant fathers too.
Researchers in Israel pooled data from almost 200 studies of male fertility and found that sperm counts among men in high-income countries, including Australia, have dropped by about 60% in the past four decades.