Are sexually transmitted infections associated with male infertility? A systematic review and in-depth evaluation of the evidence and mechanisms of action of 11 …

K Khalafalla, W El Ansari, P Sengupta… - Arab Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To systematically review the evidence on the association between sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) and male infertility. We sought to answer two questions: Are …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the Presence of bacterial and viral agents in the semen of infertile men: a systematic and meta-analysis review study

M Gholami, M Moosazadeh, MR Haghshenash… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Objectives Infections in the male genitourinary system with bacterial and viral agents may
play a significant role in male infertility. These agents usually infect the urethra, seminal …

Sexually transmitted disease and male infertility: a systematic review

M Fode, F Fusco, L Lipshultz, W Weidner - European urology focus, 2016 - Elsevier
Context Theoretically, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have the potential to disrupt
male fertility; however, the topic remains controversial. Objective To describe the possible …

[HTML][HTML] Mycoplasma genitalium Provokes Seminal Inflammation among Infertile Males

S Tjagur, R Mändar, O Poolamets, K Pomm… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The impact of sexually transmitted infections (STI) on male fertility is controversial. Aims: To
investigate the prevalence of urethritis-associated STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhoeae …

[HTML][HTML] Association of sexually transmitted infection with semen quality in men from couples with primary and secondary infertility

S Bai, Y Li, MH Hu, L Wu, LJ Shui… - Asian Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
This study aims to compare the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with
semen quality in men from couples with primary and secondary infertility. Semen samples …

[HTML][HTML] Bacteriospermia and its association with seminal fluid parameters and infertility in infertile men, Kerman, Iran: A cross-sectional study

PH Pebdeni, F Saffari, TR Mirshekari… - International journal …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The role of genital Ureaplasma species, genital Mycoplasma (M) species, and
Chlamydia (C.) trachomatis, the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacteria, in male …

Genital tract infection as a cause of male infertility

N Mesbah, HK Salem - Genital infections and infertility. Croatia …, 2016 - books.google.com
Although infection is one of the preventable causes of human infertility, it is always missed or
neglected. History of urethral discharge has been reported in about 45% of the black men …

The prevalence of bacteriospermia in infertile men and association with semen quality in Southwestern Iran

M Motamedifar, Y Malekzadegan… - … Current Drug Targets …, 2020 - ingentaconnect.com
Introduction: Infertility considered as a social and public health issue and estimated that
most of these infertile couples are residents of developing countries. Infectious diseases …

Sexually transmitted infections and impact on male fertility

G Ahmad, SS du Plessis, A Agarwal - Male Infertility: A Clinical Approach, 2017 - Springer
Microorganisms residing in the male or female genital tracts cause sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) and are generally transmitted through unprotected intercourse or other …

Sexually transmitted infections and male infertility: old enigma, New insights

B Kushwaha, G Gupta - Male infertility: Understanding, causes and …, 2017 - Springer
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are
transmitted through venereal contact. The major STDs causing bacterial infections include …