Genetics or hormonal: Declining sperm counts can reflect the following: 1. Genetic issue- deletions in certain genes can cause waning sperm counts and function 2. Hormonal abnormalities such as thyroid dysfunction or hypothalamic abnormalities other exposures including environmental- chemical- chemotherapy-mumps can cause waning sperm counts.
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Tight shorts: Testosterone supplements, certain herbal supplements, bpa plastics, obesity, pesticides, and watching more than 20 hr of tv a week, alcohol, stress all been associated with drop in sperm counts.
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