'Sperm quality can't be taken for granted—it really can vary, depending on where you live and how healthy you are,' an expert says.
Which states have the highest sperm counts in the U.S.?Male infertility has become an increasing concern in the U.S. in recent decades, with sperm counts decreasing by over 50 percent in the past 50 years.'All people with sperm should be concerned at the moment,' Khaled Kteily, CEO of the sperm testing and freezing company Legacy, told Newsweek. 'We are experiencing a fertility crisis, and large worldwide studies have shown that sperm counts and quality, on average, are decreasing.
7 million/mL At the other end of the spectrum, those with the highest average sperm counts were: Wyoming 56.8 million/mL Idaho 55.6 million/mL Montana 54.4 million/mL Iowa 51.3 million/mL Washington, D.C. 49.1 million/mL 'Those who live in places with increased exposure to environmental factors, such as poor air quality or hot temperatures, that may impact their sperm should consider taking additional steps to protect their fertility,' Kteily said.
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