sperm count
noun
biology
: the number of active sperm produced by a man's body
a low/high sperm count
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Metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancer all show correlation with infertility, and specifically with low sperm count.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mediterranean-style diet is linked with higher pregnancy rates and studies on sperm health show that nutrition, exercise, sleep, and avoiding toxins improve sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Notably, sperm count and motility have dropped significantly since the 1950s, trends some studies link to environmental pollutants like microplastics and pesticides.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
While some studies point to a decrease in sperm count worldwide due to environmental and lifestyle factors, the scientific evidence to support or refute Kennedy's exact claims is murky.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mediterranean-style diet is linked with higher pregnancy rates and studies on sperm health show that nutrition, exercise, sleep, and avoiding toxins improve sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Notably, sperm count and motility have dropped significantly since the 1950s, trends some studies link to environmental pollutants like microplastics and pesticides.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
While some studies point to a decrease in sperm count worldwide due to environmental and lifestyle factors, the scientific evidence to support or refute Kennedy's exact claims is murky.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Sperm count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sperm%20count. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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