BMI in relation to sperm count: an updated systematic review and collaborative meta-analysis

N Sermondade, C Faure, L Fezeu… - Human reproduction …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND The global obesity epidemic has paralleled a decrease in semen quality.
Yet, the association between obesity and sperm parameters remains controversial. The …

The complex interaction between obesity, metabolic syndrome and reproductive axis: a narrative review

K Michalakis, G Mintziori, A Kaprara, BC Tarlatzis… - Metabolism, 2013 - Elsevier
The aim of this narrative review is to provide current evidence for the interaction between
obesity, metabolic syndrome (MS) and reproductive axis. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone …

Body mass index in relation to semen quality and reproductive hormones in New Zealand men: a cross-sectional study in fertility clinics

AA Macdonald, AW Stewart… - Human reproduction, 2013 - academic.oup.com
STUDY QUESTION Is there an association between body mass index (BMI) and routine
semen analysis parameters in adult men? SUMMARY ANSWER No significant correlation …

[HTML][HTML] Seminal plasma adipokine levels are correlated with functional characteristics of spermatozoa

S Thomas, D Kratzsch, M Schaab, M Scholz… - Fertility and …, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To study adipokines as a potential link between obesity and male subfertility.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional study of subjects stratified into subgroups according to body mass …

[HTML][HTML] Sperm parameters: paradigmatic index of good health and longevity

AE Omu - Medical Principles and Practice, 2013 - karger.com
Since the discovery of spermatozoon by Anton van Leeuwenhoek in 1677, there has been
an ever increasing understanding of its role in reproduction. Many factors adversely affect …

Semen parameters can be predicted from environmental factors and lifestyle using artificial intelligence methods

JL Girela, D Gil, M Johnsson… - Biology of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Fertility rates have dramatically decreased in the last two decades, especially in men. It has
been described that environmental factors as well as life habits may affect semen quality. In …

[HTML][HTML] Body mass index is not associated with sperm–zona pellucida binding ability in subfertile males

N Sermondade, C Dupont, C Faure… - Asian journal of …, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Lifestyle factors, such as weight and nutritional status may affect male fertility, including
sperm fertilization ability. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the …

Weight Loss and Melatonin Reduce Obesity‐Induced Oxidative Damage in Rat Testis

D Atilgan, BS Parlaktas, N Uluocak… - Advances in …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Aim. We aimed to evaluate the antioxidant effects of weight loss and melatonin on the
obesity‐induced oxidative damage in rat testes. Materials and Methods. 28 male Wistar …

[HTML][HTML] Изменение гормонального и метаболического статуса у мужчин этнической группы коми с избыточной массой тела и ожирением

ЛВ Осадчук, НВ Гуторова, АЮ Людинина… - Ожирение и …, 2013 - cyberleninka.ru
Проведен сравнительный анализ гормональных, антропометрических и
метаболических показателей у 62 мужчин национальности коми с нормальной (n= 39 …

[PDF][PDF] Relationship Between Obesity and Male Infertility

F Erdemir - J Clin Anal Med, 2013 - researchgate.net
Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse,
affects approximately 15% of couples. Male factor infertility is the sole cause of infertility in …