Health claim

“Wearing tight underwear or cycling for long periods can raise scrotal temperature and reduce sperm count.”

Claim checked — strong evidenceMedium riskother

Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Research indicates elevated scrotal temperature negatively affects spermatogenesis.

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How To Boost Men's Fertility I International Men's Health Week I OnlyMyHealth

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The video offers brief tips on enhancing male fertility during International Men’s Health Week, presented by OnlyMyHealth.

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Wearing tight underwear or cycling for long periods can raise scrotal temperature and reduce sperm count. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest