A meta-analysis of 61 sperm count studies revisited

Fertility and Sterility
S Becker, K Berhane

Abstract

To re-examine data on sperm counts over time from 61 studies from around the world. Parametric analyses and flexible nonlinear models of the relation between sperm counts and time. Mean sperm concentrations per milliliter and regression coefficients for possible trends of concentrations over time. A significant decline was found only in U.S. studies. Studies from specific sites have found declines in sperm counts, but a world-wide decline has not been demonstrated. Rigorous assessment of statistical models should be done before conclusions are drawn. Flexible smoothing models are a useful addition to currently available analytic methods.

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