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Sperm Count Dropping in Western World

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Re: Sperm Count Dropping in Western World

#15
I've personally become concerned recently with the abundance of BPA and it's effect on the endocrine system of men. Between disposable water bottles, aluminum can liners, and food stored in plastic containers, there's a huge amount of exposure to this endocrine disruptor. The article doesn't mention it in particular, but I think it's worth being cautious over.

Re: Sperm Count Dropping in Western World

#16

Interested in potential causes for this. Our polluted cities? Just stress? Bad diet?

Environmental pollutants? Endocrine disruptors? Internet porn?!

Most of us are probably eating healthier than 40 years ago (Heart disease is way down), so not sure it's diet. Unless of course its all the chemicals and contaminants that we're getting with our food...

Re: Sperm Count Dropping in Western World

#17

Interested in potential causes for this. Our polluted cities? Just stress? Bad diet?

Guessing, a combination of many factors. Wearing clothes and underwear that restrict movement and overheat the testies, modern fitness levels, porn addictions (/ masturbation addiction), the factors you alluded to especially. When you combine all of these factors it's a wonder any of them have managed to survive at all.

Re: Sperm Count Dropping in Western World

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I've personally become concerned recently with the abundance of BPA and it's effect on the endocrine system of men. Between disposable water bottles, aluminum can liners, and food stored in plastic containers, there's a huge amount of exposure to this endocrine disruptor. The article doesn't mention it in particular, but I think it's worth being cautious over.

Got any links to research?
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