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Can a over active cremaster muscle of the scrotum cause a low sperm count, by over heating of the testicles?

Q: can a over active cremaster muscle of the scrotum cause a low sperm count, by over heating of the testicles?

: That may only happen if your testicle(s) is (are) not in the scrotum most of the time.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

That may only happen if your testicle(s) is (are) not in the scrotum most of the time.

Answered 2/18/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. Action of that mucsle is prtective and does not cause increase in 'heating'

Answered 2/20/2023

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A member asked:

Can a over active cremaster muscle of the scrotum cause a low sperm count, by over heating of the testicles?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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