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Essays on reproductive health

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Feb 17, 2023ACX

Declining Sperm Count: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander reviews the evidence for declining sperm counts, discussing major studies, criticisms, and potential causes, while remaining uncertain about the true extent and reasons for any decline.

31 min read 4,739 words

Apr 18, 2014SSC

Confounder Of The Day: How Sexy Your Parents Were

Scott Alexander examines studies linking parental age to psychiatric disorders in children, revealing that the father's age at first child, not at conception, is the key factor.

5 min read 754 words

genetics personal reflection psychiatric disorders