BACKGROUND Numerous studies have reported declines in semen quality and other
markers of male reproductive health. Our previous meta-analysis reported a significant …

Executive summary Women's reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health
(RMNCAH) is a cornerstone for the healthy development of the next generation and a …

Abstract Paracetamol (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP), otherwise known as
acetaminophen) is the active ingredient in more than 600 medications used to relieve mild to …

Sperm motility is crucial to reproductive success in sexually reproducing organisms.
Impaired sperm movement causes male infertility, which is increasing globally. Sperm are …

Mammalian sperm cells must respond to cues originating from along the female
reproductive tract and from the layers of the egg in order to complete their fertilization …

Infertility is a devastating experience for both partners as they try to conceive. Historically,
when a couple could not conceive, the woman has carried the stigma of infertility; however …

De novo mutations are known to play a prominent role in sporadic disorders with reduced
fitness. We hypothesize that de novo mutations play an important role in severe male …

Male fertility potential can be influenced by a variety of conditions that frequently coincide.
Spermatozoa are particularly susceptible to oxidative damage due to their limited …

Currently, most men with infertility cannot be given an aetiology, which reflects a lack of
knowledge around gamete production and how it is affected by genetics and the …

Phthalate is an environmental endocrine disruptor that causes direct and intergenerational
male reproductive damage. However, its mechanisms require further investigation. The role …