Quality of sperm can be reduced by drink consumption

Drinking just five units of alcohol every week could reduce the quality of a man’s sperm, research suggests.

Quality of sperm can be reduced by drink consumption

And the more alcohol consumed, the weaker the quality of the sperm, the study found.

Men of a reproductive age should be advised to steer clear of habitual drinking, the authors said.

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