Laptops reduce sperm count

Every man who has put on an athletic supporter must have wondered why his "family jewels" are suspended in such a vulnerable position. Why hasn't nature tucked the testicles into the protective confines of the pelvis like their female counterparts, the ovaries? In fact, early in embryonic life, the testicles are positioned deep in the rear of the abdomen. But at about the 17th week of pregnancy, the testicles begin to gradually descend through the abdomen. They arrive at the groin 5 to 10 weeks later, then cross into the scrotum by the 30th week of pregnancy.

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Why do you think Scots brag about their fertility? Wharton, though he admits the difference between boxers and briefs is usually not great enough to merit a change in sperm count. But it probably has little effect if the sperm count is normal," says Dr.

By Everyday Health Editors. Can drinking Mountain Dew be a sperm killer? What about using a laptop? Get the truth about what really affects your fertility. For men who want children , sperm count and sperm quality are important.