Background Air pollution is involved in many pathologies. These pollutants act through
several mechanisms that can affect numerous physiological functions, including …

Sperm DNA integrity is crucial for fertilization and development of healthy offspring. The
spermatozoon undergoes extensive molecular remodeling of its nucleus during later phases …

Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) has been generally acknowledged as a valuable tool for
male fertility evaluation. While its detrimental implications on sperm function were …

A state of oxidative stress (OS) and the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the
male reproductive tract are strongly correlated with infertility. While physiological levels of …

Cadmium is one of the environmental and occupational pollutants and its potential adverse
effects on human health have given rise to substantial concern. Cadmium causes damage to …

Objective To compare sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) levels between testicular and
ejaculated sperm and to evaluate outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) with …

Heavy metals are endocrine disruptors which interfere with processes mediated by
endogenous hormones of the organism, negatively affecting endocrine functions. Some …

Clinical infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of trying. Male factors
are estimated to contribute to 30–50% of cases of infertility. Infertility or reduced fertility can …

Objective To summarise the latest evidence on the role of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF)
in male factor infertility, as SDF has been emerging as a valuable tool for male infertility …

Exposure to air pollution has been clearly associated with a range of adverse health effects,
including reproductive toxicity, but its effects on male semen quality are still unclear. We …