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Q:

What has scientific data said about the effects of marijuana on male fertility? (immediate and long-term if possible)

 

A:

Human and animal studies have suggested an acute drop in testosterone levels, and lowered sperm count with more abnormal forms and motility, and long term there are potential effects such as gynecomastia (male breast growth) and smaller testicle size. Overall fertility reduction has not been consistently demonstrated, but is a potential risk for the already borderline fertile male with low sperm count.

                     ~The Doc