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

The impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) on male fertility is strongly dependent on
the local prevalence of the STDs. In Western countries STD‐infections are of minor …

Context Theoretically, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have the potential to disrupt
male fertility; however, the topic remains controversial. Objective To describe the possible …

Declining birth rates are one of the problems facing society today. Male counterparts are
responsible for about half of the infertility cases, and genitourinary tract infections may play a …

Bacterial infections play a disruptive and hidden role in male reproductive failure. Different
kinds of bacteria are often able to interfere with reproductive function in both sexes and lead …

Bacterial and viral infections of the genital tract may be important aetiological factors for
male infertility. Infectious processes may lead to deterioration of spermatogenesis …

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

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

The accepted definition of infertility is the failure of a couple to achieve a successful
pregnancy with 1 year of regular unprotected coitus. This condition is common, affecting …

Female infertility, including tubal factor infertility, is a major public health concern worldwide.
Most cases of tubal factor infertility are attributable to untreated sexually transmitted …