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Does holding a laptop on my lap reduce my sperm count?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Only if it is hot: Increased heat to the testes can have an effect on the sperm count. Otherwise use of a laptop shoulf not affect the sperm count.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Travis McCoy answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: There is no evidence that even prolonged laptop use can affect sperm count or fertility at all.

Answered 1/18/2013

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I m worried if sperm could go through the polyester fabric and get in your private part? thing is i sat on my guy's lap and i guess he might have ejaculated backside of my pant was slightly moist as I sat on moist ground i was on 19th day of my cycle?

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My cat sat in my lap, he was warm...can that affect my testicles, in terms of testosterone production or sperm count?

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3+ mnths since lap. Inguinal hernia repair, base of the penis still sore on the right side, sperm cord achy, erection twisted. Was normal b4. Related?

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If it's very dangerous to hold the laptop on your lap then how come it's not dangerous holding the iphone on your hand?

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Can holding your laptop on your lap/stomach for extended periods (hours) of time interrupt your normal menstrual pattern, or make menses stop altogeth?

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