Male fertility
The scrotum keeps the testes a few degrees cooler than core body temperature, which sperm production needs. Persistent heat exposure, and conditions such as varicocele that raise scrotal temperature, are among the factors sometimes discussed when semen quality is low.
Also known as: scrotal
Sources
- Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.