sperm count

noun

biology
: the number of active sperm produced by a man's body
a low/high sperm count

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An older study from 2009 showed that velvet bean extract improved hormone levels and increased sperm count and motility in infertile men.21 Yohimbe Extract Studies have shown that yohimbe extract or yohimbine has been shown to cause smooth muscle relaxation. Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025 Phthalates are also endocrine disruptors that have been linked to preterm birth, infant genital abnormalities, childhood obesity, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular issues, and low sperm count and testosterone in men. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025 Certain anthocyanins have been found to enhance this barrier and improve things like sperm count. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 They’ve also been linked to numerous health issues from metabolic disorders to low sperm count. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sperm count

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“Sperm count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sperm%20count. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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