Does Lexapro Affect Sperm Count?
- Infertility in Men - Sperm Abnormalities
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Risk Factors
Varicocele
A varicocele is an abnormally enlarged and twisted (varicose) vein in the spermatic cord that connects to the testicle. Varicoceles are found in about 15% of all men and in about 40% of infertile men, although it is not clear how much they affect fertility or by what mechanisms. They can raise testicular temperature, which may have effects on sperm production, movement, and shape.
Age
Age-related sperm changes in men are not...
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