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Men’s Average Testosterone Levels Have Halved in 50 years

Researchers found testosterone levels fell more than 1% a year across 118,593 men in six long-running studies, raising concerns about male reproductive health.

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Average testosterone levels in men fell by 54% between 1972 and 2019, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in London Tuesday. The meta-analysis drew on data from 118,593 men across Israel, the U.S., Brazil, Finland and Denmark.

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In 50 years, the average level of testosterone in men has decreased by half, a decrease of more than 1% per year, says a new study. While the increase in obesity and diabetes rates partly explains this decrease, its authors suggest that environmental factors also have a role. - The average level of testosterone in men has decreased by more than 50% in 50 years, according to a study (Health and well-being).

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Average men's testosterone levels have halved in the past 50 years, a new study shows, as scientists warn that society is facing a male fertility crisis driven by obesity, diabetes and climate change.

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