Question 1

can smoking lower my sperm count?

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Yes: Among the long list of smoking’s evils is the effect that tobacco smoke can have on reducing both sperm count (quantity) and motility.

Question 2

do pain medicine lower sperm count?

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Unlikely: It may decrease sexual arousal but from my understanding prescription opioids do not physically lower sperm count.

Question 3

can methadone lower a mans sperm count?

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Yes: Methadone can lower sperm count by over 50%.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1117911.

Question 4

please tell me can fetzima lower sperm count?

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Not reported / known: 6% of men have reported erectile dysfunction as a side effect, effect on sperm count, as far as can be found, has not been reported. Thus answer is that we don't know. In my opinion is unlikely. Always best to discuss benefits vs risks/side effects with the prescribing physician.

Question 5

can celery or any veggies decrease sperm count?

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I'm not aware: Of any evidence either way, but there's also no reason at all to think it would decrease sperm count. I'd be 99.9% certain that it's okay.

Question 6

does methadone cause a man's sperm count to lower?

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Possibly: These drugs to have a negative effect on testosterone levels, which in turn could have an effect on sperm production.

Question 7

will mastubating lower the sperm count in my body ?

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Yes and no: Only during the time you masturbate will your sperm count decrease.  If you wait until a day or so, your counts will return back to the baseline.

Question 8

dr  is it true that eating garlic paste will increase sperm count?? on the other side somebody told me it will decrease sperm count??please advise.

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It does nothing: either way. You can look on the internet and find a study that supports both claims.  I am suspicious of all of them.

Question 9

i don't like boxes when i work but i've been told that brief cause lower sperm count. i've read that a jockstrap is a good alternative would that be?

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Goal??: I think you mean boxers?  1st, are you and a woman having fertility problems (unable to get pregnant?).  If not, then your sperm count isn't an issue - wear boxers!  
next, plenty of couples get pregnant with the male wearing briefs.  If you cannot get pregnant talk to a doctor before you start worrying about your underwear.
Finally, a jockstrap would be just like briefs with reg to sperm count.

Question 10

what to do with lower sperm count?

Accepted Answer

Low counts: Wear looser underwear... Consider getting you hormones checked.

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