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Study: Pro cyclists have poor sperm quality

(HealthDay News) UPDATED 2009-06-29

Spanish researchers have found that professional cyclists have poorer sperm quality than other men. The researchers say heat from wearing tight clothing, friction of the testes against the bicycle seat, and the overall physical demands of being an professional cyclist are the likely causes. The investigators say men who want to compete professionally at the sport should consider freezing their sperm before starting their careers in order to avoid fertility problems later in life. Read full story >

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