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It may sound like a joke, but this research shows the full extent of how much we are damaging reproductive health.

Video. Pollution is causing penises to shrink, warns this scientist

Updated: 13/12/2021 - 12:50 GMT+1

Sperm count, testosterone levels, penile length and overall human fertility are all being harmed by pollution.

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