Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world
Microplastics have been found in human testicles, with researchers saying the discovery might be linked to declining sperm counts in men.
The scientists tested 23 human testes, as well as 47 testes from pet dogs. They found microplastic pollution in every sample.
The human testicles had been preserved and so their sperm count could not be measured. However, the sperm count in the dogs’ testes could be assessed and was lower in samples with higher contamination with PVC. The study demonstrates a correlation but further research is needed to prove microplastics cause sperm counts to fall.
I’m at high risk for spontaneous extreme testicular torsion, so I get where you’re coming from.
I’ve tried to explain this kind of pain to people but words simply fail to convey it. And it’s only happened twice to me.
In my case it’s inherited. I just do my best not to think about it happening at any time.