Male Infertility Statistics

4 Apr

They do, however, all highlight a very real problem.

Sperm count has declined by over 50% in the last 40 years.
An estimated 7% of all men are affected by infertility.
In around half of male infertility cases, the cause is unexplained.
10-15% of infertile men have a complete lack of sperm.
40% of men with fertility problems have varicoceles but as men are not generally examined this is not diagnosed or treated.
93% of men reported that ‘their wellbeing had been affected by the experience of infertility, causing poor mental wellbeing and self-esteem issues.
According to a study co-authored by Swan in 2017, sperm counts in the western world have fallen by an astonishing 59% between 1973 and 2011. At this rate, sperm counts will likely reach zero by as soon as 2045.

Male Infertility Facts