In the last few years, an international research group has reported that the sperm production of men is decreasing in many countries including India.
What happens when sperm count decreases?
Sperm count doesn’t just indicate fertility. Also indicates men’s health. Low sperm counts are linked to chronic illness, testicular cancer and reduced life expectancy, researchers say. They say the sperm decline reflects a global crisis of the modern environment and lifestyle.
What do the studies say?
The study, published Tuesday in the journal Human Reproduction Update, drew on data from 53 countries. This study was conducted for 7 years (2011-2018) especially among men from South America, Asia, Africa and other countries. In particular, changes in the sperm count of men were monitored. Among them, the data showed significant declines in total sperm counts (TSC) and sperm concentration (SC) observed initially in North America, Europe and Australia. In particular, this study shows a rapid decline in TSC and SC worldwide after 2000.
50 percent less sperm count
” Most of the data came from India (India had the most data in a study conducted in 23 countries). Accordingly, there was a strong and consistent decline in sperm count. The situation is the same globally. Overall, sperm counts have dropped significantly by more than 50 percent worldwide over the past 46 years. The decline has been particularly rapid in the last few years,” says Hahai Levine, a professor at the Hebrew University in Israel.
Although the cause of the low sperm count was not identified in the study, Levine says the study could explain the effects of disruptions in the development of the reproductive tract in the fetus, lifelong fertility impairment and reproductive dysfunction.
What causes low sperm count?
“Additionally, the lifestyle choices we make and the chemicals in our environment adversely affect fetal development. These findings suggest that if not addressed soon, we may face a serious problem that threatens humanity. Therefore, steps must be taken to create a healthy environment for all species and reduce factors that threaten reproductive health.” pleads Levine.
Individual studies are required
Levine said that a similar individual survey should be conducted in India to accommodate the growing population, although there are no specific reasons for conducting an individual survey in India.