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How are dead sperm in the testes being "recycled" exactly by the body? i think i have dead sperm due to i think was 2x exposed to xray on 3/13 & 4/25.

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Dr. Mazin Abdullah answered

With ejavulate: All sperm are ejected with each ejaculation. Live or dead. Exposure to small amounts of x-ray have no long term effects. Do nothing. Don't worry.

Answered 8/21/2013

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A member asked:

How are dead sperm in the testes being "recycled" exactly by the body? i think i have dead sperm due to i think was 2x exposed to xray on 3/13 & 4/25.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mazin Abdullah answered

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