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I was just wondering why does low sperm count cause impotence?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: Potent men have sufficient testosterone but do not necessarily have good sperm count. So, both conditions do not go together although both come from testes, but from different cell lines - Leydig's cells for testosterone and spermatogenic cells inside seminiferous tubules. Besides low-T as a cause for ED, many others such as aging, diseases, drugs, poor circulation, dysfunctional nerves, etc. may

Answered 6/16/2014

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not the same thing: Low testosterone ( male hormone) can cause liw sperm count (lots of other causes, too). Impotence refers more to inability to attain or maintin erections, low sperm count is different. Both can lead to infertility.

Answered 6/21/2014

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