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Michael Carroll
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Reproductive scientist - associate professor- research, clinical science and university teaching.
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Six years in the making — Your Nuts is out today! 🥜📚

A frank, funny and evidence-based look at testicles, sperm, male fertility and reproductive health — and what the science really tells us.

Paperback • Hardback • eBook

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September 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Healthy heart - healthy penis
August 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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I had the pleasure of joining The Guardian’s Today in Focus podcast to discuss male infertility and the wider importance of male reproductive health. #malefertility #infertility #reproductivehealth
www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
The lonely reality of male infertility – podcast
Sperm counts are in decline worldwide, but male infertility still carries a stigma. Prof Michael Carroll on what every man should know
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Just featured on The Complete History of Science podcast talking all things reproductive science—past to present.
From ancient ideas to modern breakthroughs (and a few stubborn myths along the way).
#ReproductiveScience #Fertility #HistoryOfScience open.spotify.com/episode/7tfU...
Special: The History of Reproductive Science with Prof. Michael Carroll
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March 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Important piece in today’s Guardian on how male infertility continues to be overlooked in NHS fertility pathways.

#MaleInfertility #MensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #IVF

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Failure to diagnose treatable male infertility leading to unnecessary IVF, experts say
Men represent 50% of all infertility cases but poor understanding among GPs means it is often untreated
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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@lynxnaturebooks.bsky.social just received this- AMAZING
September 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Happy #WorldEmbryologyDay - here’s a little history: t.co/qXP8dv2ku0
July 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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@theconversation.com #SemenAllergy is a serious condition that needs attention

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Semen allergies may be suprisingly common – here’s what you need to know
Seminal plasma hypersensitivity can trigger allergic reactions after sex. Although it’s treatable, it’s often mistaken for yeast infections or STIs.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Men don’t menopause- but fertility does decline with age - my comments in #TheIndependent www.independent.co.uk/life-style/m... #malefertility #Infertility
Men assume they can put off fatherhood – here’s why they’re wrong
Without a time limit on procreation, the pressure is off men when it comes to the question of fatherhood. But does a deadline-free existence hinder, rather than help, when it comes to family planning?...
www.independent.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Fading Fertility - why are fertility rates dropping globally?
youtu.be/SpvOaHbFVQ8?...
April 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Evolution of the Penis
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April 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Male fertility: how age affects men’s chances of having children
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Male fertility: how age affects men’s chances of having children
Older fathers have a lower chance of conceiving and increased chances of negative effects on children.
theconversation.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Explainer: how can twins have different fathers?
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Explainer: how can twins have different fathers?
A set of twins in Vietnam have been found to have different fathers.
theconversation.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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March 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Thanks to UK NEQAS ReproSci for the invite to speak about #LeonardodaVinci
and his anatomy of reproduction during 30th ANNUAL PARTICIPANTS’ MEETING
March 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Reposted by Michael Carroll
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The Italian Renaissance artist created groundbreaking depictions of humans at a time when the inner workings of the body remained a mystery.
Leonardo da Vinci’s incredible studies of human anatomy still don’t get the recognition they deserve
The Italian Renaissance artist created groundbreaking depictions of humans at a time when the inner workings of the body remained a mystery.
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February 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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@theconversation.com #LeonardodaVinci #Anatomy

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Leonardo da Vinci’s incredible studies of human anatomy still don’t get the recognition they deserve
The Italian Renaissance artist created groundbreaking depictions of humans at a time when the inner workings of the body remained a mystery.
theconversation.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Reposted by Michael Carroll
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Sounds like a plan
January 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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How did Leonardo da Vinci use his art to inform his science? How did the prevailing notions of his time influence his understanding of anatomy? My latest paper delves in to da Vinci’s studies on the reproductive system- free to download.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
January 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Hello all- seems nicer here
December 2, 2024 at 3:14 PM