Evidence is mounting that male reproductive health is on the decline and an international group of experts has called for urgent action. Their report highlights the need for greater understanding of the causes of male infertility and how to better diagnose, treat and prevent it.
Lead author Moira O’Bryan, dean of science at the University of Melbourne, says compelling data shows human sperm counts and quality are dropping.
One recent review found that sperm counts have fallen by more than 50% in the past 50 years.
It’s believed that increased use of endocrine-disrupting chemicals is playing a role. These
