Inflammation is among the core causatives of male infertility. Despite male infertility being a
serious global issue,“bits and pieces” of its complex etiopathology still remain missing …

Background Male factor is attributable in up to 50% of cases of infertility. In vitro studies
demonstrate that bacteria can negatively impact sperm function. The use of next‐generation …

The female reproductive tract harbors distinct microbial communities, as in the vagina,
cervical canal, uterus, and fallopian tubes. The nature of the vaginal microbiota is well …

Sperm is particularly susceptible to reactive oxygen species (ROS) during critical phases of
spermiogenesis. However, the level of seminal ROS is restricted by seminal antioxidants …

Some previous studies have identified bacteria in semen as being a potential factor in male
infertility. However, only few types of bacteria were taken into consideration while using PCR …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by several pathogens, including bacteria,
viruses and protozoa, and can induce male infertility through multiple pathophysiological …

Objective To explore potential causes of male infertility by determining the composition and
structure of commensal bacterial communities in seminal fluids. Design Microscopy of Gram …

Fertility in the male is dependent on the proper production of sperm cells. This process,
called spermatogenesis is very complex and involves the synchronization of numerous …

Infectious agents can impair various important human functions, including reproduction.
Bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites are able to interfere with the reproductive function in …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of pathogens that cause sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) in semen from asymptomatic male infertility patients with and without …