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Male fertility is set in the womb

Male fertility problems are determined in the womb, research from the University of Edinburgh suggests. Common genital disorders, low sperm count and testicular cancer could all be linked to hormone levels early in pregnancy, studies in rats suggest. It was found that levels of male hormones, such as testosterone, in a critical “window” at 8-12 weeks determine…

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Fertility affecting male drivers

Male drivers warned of infertility

Sales reps have been warned that their lifestyle of long hours driving from job to job might reduce their chances of having children. Previous research has shown that men who drive for a living tend to have a lower sperm count and that their partners take longer to conceive, but it has not been known why.…

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