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Sperm Facts
Some of this is a bit scientific! On average, sperm are produced at a rate of 1,500 per second per testicle. Sperm take 74 days to form and a further 26 days to mature and pass through the epididymis and vas deferens. A sperm lashes its tail 800 times to swim 1cm. Sperm reach the Fallopian tubes within 30 [...]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Infertility affects one in every six couples at some time. For at least 30% of couples seeking treatment, male infertility is the problem; it is a contributory factor in another 20 per cent of cases. Drugs can affect lower sperm counts in some men which includes prescribed drugs (such as those used to treat cancer, diabetes [...]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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