Worried that low sperm count might hamper your chances at fatherhood?
Turns out it can also make you more prone to health ailments, putting you at an increased risk of illness.
A study which observed 5,177 male partners of couples who were infertile, concluded that those with low sperm count were 20% more prone to high blood pressure, more body fat, low bone mass, more ‘bad’ cholesterol and low levels of testosterone.
The study, led by Dr Alberto Ferlin and his team, studied the link between semen quality and how it is related to general health in men.
The study found that men with lower sperm count were more prone to have metabolic syndrome, which is a collection of risk factors that increase the chances of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke, as per a report in BBC.