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Those who admitted to regularly smoking pot had a sperm count that was 29 percent lower than those who reported lighter use or didnât smoke at all. Meanwhile, men who used other recreational drugs alongside marijuana had sperm counts reduced by 55 percent and sperm concentrations reduced by 52 percent. Pot smokers were also found to have higher levels of testosterone within the same range as cigarette smokers.
Sperm count is measured in millions of sperm per milliliter (mL) of semen. For optimal fertility, men should have a healthy sperm count, which is considered 15 million or more sperm per milliliter.(In the past, a healthy sperm count was considered 20 million sperm per milliliter.) Having fewer sperm and/or a lower sperm concentration could impair fertility.perm count is measured in millions of sperm per milliliter (mL) of semen. For optimal fertility, men should have a healthy sperm count, which is considered 15 million or more sperm per milliliter.