For the last several years, many people globally have been seen getting worried about becoming parents. A major reason for this is considered to be the falling semen quality in men. Globally, semen quality is decreasing in many countries, which is affecting fertility, i.e. the ability to have children.
Due to weak or low sperm count, problems like difficulty in getting pregnant, failure in IVF and infertility are increasing in women. In such a situation, it can be said that the falling quality of semen is troubling men globally. However, a new study conducted on South Indian men has shown completely opposite results.
A new study conducted by Manipal-based Kasturba Medical College has revealed that there has been no decline in the quality of semen in South Indian men in the last 17 years. This is a relief news amidst the concerns of decreasing sperm count across the world. In this study, data of about 12,000 men was seen. This shows that in India, especially in the South, male fertility has remained stable so far.
What was found in the study?
American Journal of Men’s Health In this study published in, sperm samples of South Indian men from 2006 to 2022 were tested. These men had come to the Andrology Lab of Kasturba Medical College for fertility testing. In the study, properties like sperm count, their speed, survival rate and structure were observed. After studying these data, it was found that there was no significant change in sperm quality in 17 years. This means that in some parts of the world, where there is concern about sperm quality decreasing, South Indian men are out of the scope of that fear.
What was found in the research?
Satish Adiga, who conducted the study, said that this shows that sperm quality is stable in South Indian men. He also told that infertility is increasing in men, but the reason for this may not be reduction in sperm quality but other reasons. German author Stefan Schlatt said that this study challenges the idea of a global sperm crisis. Also, he said that regional data is very important to understand the fertility of men.
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