Low Sperm Count May Be Associated With Prenatal Testosterone Exc...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 09/25/2008 - 20:45

Exposure to an excess of sexual steroids, like testosterone, during fetal development may be a potential risk factor for low sperm count and motility, according to a new study.


 

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