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A lot of anxiety surrounds the future of male fertility these days , enough so that a number of commentators and researchers have begun to sound the alarm about a supposed drop in sperm counts they say has been occurring over the last several decades . Some scientists see a looming fertility crisis on the horizon , a Brave New World where most people will need assisted reproductive technologies in order to conceive . Others are not so sure .
So in this issue , we delve into sperm count research and explain why such apocalyptic anxieties may be overblown . We also shed light on the need for improved research around male reproductive health , a new paradigm shift that can produce the same kind of medical advances we see in female fertility . Until that shift happens , however , the burden of contraception and fertility treatment , as well as the responsibility for poor offspring health and mediocre fertility outcomes , will continue to fall mostly on women . This is because the limited research on male reproductive health and the various cultural misconceptions about reproduction reinforce the idea that fertility is solely a female issue . A better understanding of male reproductive health will likely improve men ’ s health and that of their children while lifting the unfair burden placed on women .
In our Q & A on the role of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in fertility treatment , two embryologists offer their perspectives on how the technology is advancing the field , in particular AI ’ s ability to select healthy embryos free of genetic abnormalities , a sign they are more likely to end up in a successful pregnancy . Both experts believe AI will be a game changer in fertility medicine .
We also highlight the danger of listening to loud music and share the findings of a World Health Organization ( WHO ) report that cautions that more than one billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening that can damage hearing cells over time . We also offer some advice on how to protect your ears while still enjoying your favourite music .
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