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Microplastics found in every human testicle in study (www.theguardian.com)

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Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world

Microplastics have been found in human testicles, with researchers saying the discovery might be linked to declining sperm counts in men.

The scientists tested 23 human testes, as well as 47 testes from pet dogs. They found microplastic pollution in every sample.

The human testicles had been preserved and so their sperm count could not be measured. However, the sperm count in the dogs’ testes could be assessed and was lower in samples with higher contamination with PVC. The study demonstrates a correlation but further research is needed to prove microplastics cause sperm counts to fall.

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[–] ChihuahuaOfDoom@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago (3 children)

If they'd like to test another set, they can have mine. I've no use for them.

[–] swayevenly@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Can't tell if this is depressed talk or you just don't want kids.

[–] ChihuahuaOfDoom@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Already had a couple, I have a vasectomy now so the twins are just taking up real estate.

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

So they’re dadsticles.

[–] Concave1142@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

That makes two (four?) of us.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I’m at high risk for spontaneous extreme testicular torsion, so I get where you’re coming from.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I've tried to explain this kind of pain to people but words simply fail to convey it. And it's only happened twice to me.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago

In my case it’s inherited. I just do my best not to think about it happening at any time.

[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 9 points 3 months ago

This can’t be good for the economy