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This video discusses the effects of temperature on sperm count and quality. It looks at the mechanisms the body uses to keep sperm at an appropriate temperature. It also examines occupations and activities that can cause a reduction in sperm count or quality and ways to prevent this from happening.
This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Linda Weng, Sabra Salim, Claudia Visca and Pooja Sreerangan.
Copyright McMaster University 2019
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