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Can abnormal sperm shape cause infertility or birth defects?
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Infertility: Abnormal sperm shape according to some studies can decrease fertility. Men that have abnormal sperm can at time have an underlying condition that can be transmitted to the offspring and increase the risk of malformation.
Answered 4/8/2017
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