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Can alcohol affect sperm quality?
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Yes: Alcohol is very large amounts will affect sperm count and quality.
Answered 9/4/2012
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Yes: Binge drinking (more than 5 drinks at a time) is associated with lower fertility. Moderate drinking of 1-2 drinks at a time does not appear to be sperm toxic.
Answered 9/9/2012
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