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I'm 40 now and my girlfriend wants another child.does your sperm count decrease since we last had a child 7 years ago?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Not usually: Typically the sperm count does not diminish significantly over time. Still, if you have not gotten pregnant it should be checked.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 4/26/2013

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