Study Links High-Risk HPV in Men to Increased Sperm Cell Death

New research suggests high-risk HPV infections may impact sperm quality and immune response in men.

High-risk HPV infections in men are associated with higher levels of dead sperm cells.
The study found no significant impact on sperm concentration or motility from HPV infections.
Researchers observed suppressed immune cell levels in semen samples with high-risk HPV.
HPV vaccination rates among US teens have stagnated since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Further research is needed to understand the broader impact of HPV on male fertility.