Obesity and Male Infertility: True, True, and Unrelated?
Semin Reprod Med
; 41(3-04): 70-79, 2023 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-38198791
ABSTRACT
While the prevalence of obesity has rapidly increased worldwide, there has also been a notable decline in semen parameters over the last several decades. While obesity can negatively impact reproductive hormones, many studies have sought a link between rising obesity and decreased male fertility potential. Nonetheless, few data support a direct link between the two. The focus on obesity as a causative factor in male infertility can potentially result in patient harm through delayed fertility treatment and missed diagnoses. This review investigates the associations between obesity and male infertility and why a potential direct link has been elusive and may not exist. Additionally, indirect mechanisms that may link the two will be reviewed and treatment options for obese infertile men presenting for evaluation will briefly be discussed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infertilidade Masculina
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Semin Reprod Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article