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How long after smoking will my low sperm count start to rise again?

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Dr. Travis McCoy answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Not the issue: Smoking has only a very limited effect on sperm counts. It is most likely not the issue and other options should be addressed.

Answered 7/18/2013

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