Recent research from the University of Tartu suggests a strong connection between male infertility and increased genetic risks for cancer. The study analyzed data from 500 men experiencing unexplained fertility issues. The findings indicated that infertile men are five times more likely to carry hereditary cancer predispositions compared to their fertile counterparts. Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sex, with about 10% of men in the U.S. affected. The decline in sperm counts globally has also raised concerns about underlying health issues.
We found that among infertile men, every 15th infertile man carried a predisposing genetic variant, compared to one in 64 fertile men.
Approximately 1 in 10 men have some sort of fertility issue in the US, and infertility may serve as a warning sign for greater health risks.
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