The background of the story goes back to a few years ago, 2017 to be exact. Then the researchers dealt with the topic have been published A study that actually summarizes and analyzes the results of 200 previous surveys, so it’s technically a meta-analysis.
Based on these data, it was determined that in the regions examined, ie
In the case of men living in Europe, North America and Australia, a persistent decrease in sperm count can be observed.
Because of the findings, the authors are already starting to sound the alarm. Because of this, they received harsh criticism from researchers who were not included in the study but could be considered experts on the subject. The main counterargument at the time was that the analysis practically only included test results of white men, so it is not suitable for universal conclusions.
The authors explained the geographic location of the men in the study by saying that reliable laboratory data are mainly available from the areas mentioned above. This is undoubtedly the case, so the study at the time didn’t really allow for a global analysis. The authors have since addressed this and, based on recently published data collected from all regions of the world, have once again come to the conclusion that male sperm counts are now clearly showing a declining trend worldwide.
Moreover, the decline is accelerating.
The trend of decline is currently greater than 1 percent annually Found The authors of the study, which they say is by no means negligent. There can be several reasons for this, for example, the ever-increasing environmental pollution, the increasing use of pesticides and other chemicals, and of course, an unhealthy lifestyle. Among these, the authors primarily highlight obesity, which is becoming more common worldwide, and the increasing rate of use of pain medication. Analysts also add that male fertility is also an excellent indicator of their overall health. Another similar study did not examine men’s sperm count, but the proportion of men who went to the doctor because of infertility.
The same result was in this study, with the data showing a decline in male fertility.
Doctor. Ryan SmithIt’s still too early to say that humanity is endangered, at least because of this, says the urologist from the University of Virginia, but the results of a very extensive study are certainly thought-provoking.
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