Hey, Counties!

This week, we discuss sperm & blood count. Disclaimer: Shira and Arielle are not medical professionals. This episode involves research from the interwebs and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Rather, it should be enjoyed as entertainment. Or else.

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Blood count tests measure the number and types of cells in your blood. This helps doctors check on your overall health. The tests can also help to diagnose diseases and conditions such as anemia, infections, clotting problems, blood cancers, and immune system disorders.
- Medline Plus

According to Healthline Parenthood, A normal sperm count ranges from 15 million sperm to more than 200 million sperm per milliliter (mL) of semen. (that’s a pretty big range!). Anything less is considered low. A low sperm count is often called  “oligospermia.” 

But what is sperm count: sperm count, AKA semen analysis evaluates certain characteristics of a male's semen and the sperm contained therein.

More links to things we mentioned:
- Girl with the Pearl Earring
- Johannes Vermeer
- Do laptops damage sperm?
- Arielle's old glasses

Shouts to:
- Maculate Conception Podcast*
- The Drop Out

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*Correction: We accidentally referred to Maculate Conception podcast as "Immaculate Conception" in this week's episode. It is Maculate Conception.