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I have not been sexually active for over a year. what are the chances that i produce good sperm quality and are there any health risks for abstaining for so long?

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Sperm: Abstention will not affect The quality of your sperm so I would not worry about that

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2015

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