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Male infertility is 'grossly underreported'

Sep 22, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT

Read full article at Deutsche Welle
It's not all on women anymore — doctors do test men for sperm count and motility. But still too few men get checked, possibly due to a misconception that a healthy sex life means healthy sperm. Spoiler: It doesn't.

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Statistical data on how many men are actually tested for infertility Demographic breakdown (age, geography, socioeconomic status) Potential barriers beyond misconceptions (cost, insurance, stigma) Comparison with female infertility testing rates

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The piece blends factual statements with opinionated language and lacks systematic reporting; it reads more like an editorial commentary than investigative journalism.