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Can i detect my sperm counts with my saliva?
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No: There is no way a salivary test would take the place of a semen analysis.
Answered 4/5/2013
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No: But, if you are worried about your sperm count consult with a urologists. However, if you are worried about sperm survival then there have been many studies done on what influences sperm survival. And most studies show that saliva can have a negative effect on sperm.
Answered 3/6/2018
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