sperm count
noun
biology
: the number of active sperm produced by a man's body
a low/high sperm count
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Having a high enough sperm count is important for increasing your chances of achieving pregnancy.4
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
These include avoiding substances known to decrease sperm count, such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and opioids.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
In the past, the role of sperm count and other issues related to sperm in miscarriages have often been overlooked.
—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
However, a low sperm count can affect a pregnancy and even be responsible for a miscarriage.
—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
These include avoiding substances known to decrease sperm count, such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and opioids.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
In the past, the role of sperm count and other issues related to sperm in miscarriages have often been overlooked.
—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
However, a low sperm count can affect a pregnancy and even be responsible for a miscarriage.
—Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 30 July 2024
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“Sperm count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sperm%20count. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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