A 33-year-old couple attends the GP. They have been trying to conceive for 10 months. The male partner asks whether lifestyle factors affect his sperm...

Question

A 33-year-old couple attends the GP. They have been trying to conceive for 10 months. The male partner asks whether lifestyle factors affect his sperm quality. Which single lifestyle factor has the strongest evidence for reducing male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Smoking - tobacco smoking is associated with reduced sperm count, motility, and morphology

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Tight underwear

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Laptop use on the lap

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Hot baths only

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Mobile phone in trouser pocket

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Smoking and Male Fertility

A 33-year-old couple attends the GP. They have been trying to conceive for 10 months. The male partner asks whether lifestyle factors affect his sperm quality. Which single lifestyle factor has the strongest evidence for reducing male fertility?