Fertility problems

Testicles too warm

If a man's testicles are too warm, sperm may not grow correctly.

This can happen if a man wears underwear that is too tight. Or it may happen in men with certain jobs, such as long-distance truck driving.

This information was last updated on Aug 06, 2009

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