Fertility, Male

Association of Dietary Patterns With Testicular Function in Young Danish Men

February 21, 2020 Feiby L. Nassan, ScD, MBBCh, MSc JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(2):e1921610. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.21610 Question What is the association of dietary patterns with testicular function in men? Findings In a cross-sectional study of 2935 young Danish men unaware of their fertility status, higher adherence to the Western diet pattern was associated with lower sperm quality than […]

Effect of Folic Acid and Zinc Supplementation in Men on Semen Quality and Live Birth Among Couples Undergoing Infertility Treatment

January 7, 2020 A Randomized Clinical Trial Enrique F. Schisterman, PhD1; Lindsey A. Sjaarda, PhD1; Traci Clemons, PhD2; et alDouglas T. Carrell, PhD3; Neil J. Perkins, PhD1; Erica Johnstone, MD4; Denise Lamb, BSN4; Kayla Chaney, BA2; Bradley J. Van Voorhis, MD5; Ginny Ryan, MD5; Karen Summers, MPH5; Jim Hotaling, MD6; Jared Robins, MD7; James L. […]

Ibuprofen Linked to Men’s Fertility Problems

From: WebMd By Tim Locke TUESDAY Jan. 9, 2018 — Taking the common painkiller ibuprofen has been linked in a small study with a condition affecting male fertility problems. Male fertility is dropping around the world and the researchers wanted to see if ibuprofen might be contributing to this. Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sold without a […]

Strong adherence to a healthy dietary pattern is associated with better semen quality, especially in men with poor semen quality

MARCH 22, 2017 Fertility and Sterility Oostingh EC, et al. Analysts study the relationship between periconceptional dietary patterns and semen quality parameters. The positive relationship between strong adherence to a healthy dietary pattern and semen parameters in men with poor semen quality bolster the significance of preconceptional tailored nutritional counseling and coaching of couples who […]

Endocrine Disruptors May Cost Billions in Health Effects: Report

03.22.2016 But evidence for causality remains weak by Parker Brown Staff Writer, MedPage Today Endocrine-disrupting chemicals could be costing the European Union up to €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) a year because of female reproductive health problems, a new report estimated. Researchers looked at two conditions that they said had the most robust data: uterine fibroids […]

Agricultural fertilizer could pose risk to human fertility, sheep study finds

Date: March 2, 2016 Source: University of Nottingham Summary: Eating meat from animals grazed on land treated with commonly used agricultural fertilizers might have serious implications for pregnant women and the future reproductive health of their unborn children, according to new research. Eating meat from animals grazed on land treated with commonly-used agricultural fertilizers might […]

Selenium Benefits, Signs of Deficiency, & Foods

Selenium Benefits Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil that also appears in certain foods and there are even small amounts in water. Selenium is an extremely vital mineral for the human body as it increases immunity, takes part in antioxidantactivity that defends against free radical damage and inflammation, and plays a key role in […]

A new chapter in the bisphenol A story

A new chapter in the bisphenol A story: bisphenol S and bisphenol F are not safe alternatives to this compound Soria Eladak, M.Sc., Published Online: December 01, 2014 Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely studied typical endocrine-disrupting chemical, and one of the major new issues is the safe replacement of this commonly used compound. Bisphenol […]

High BPA Levels in Men Reduces IVF Pregnancy Rates

Medscape Medical News from the: American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2014 Annual Meeting High BPA Levels in Men Reduces IVF Pregnancy Rates Kate Johnson November 05, 2014 HONOLULU — In vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy rates are lower when the man has been exposed to high levels of the environmental pollutant bisphenol A (BPA), according to new […]

Vegetarians have much lower sperm counts

By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, at the ASRM conference in Hawaii 5:00AM BST 20 Oct 2014 A diet rich in fruit and vegetables may harm fertility, say researchers at Loma Linda University Medical School Vegetarians and vegans may be harming their chance of having children after a study found that men who do not eat […]

Why What You Eat Makes You Infertile

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Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Status in Idiopathic Male Infertility

Role of Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Status in Idiopathic Male Infertility Summary: In a case-control study involving 59 subjects, out of which 44 were diagnosed with idiopathic male infertility and had abnormal sperm parameters and 15 had normal sperm parameters with proven fertility, serum levels of selenium (Se) were found to be positively associated with […]

Chemicals in soap can cause male infertility, claim scientists

Monday 12 May 2014 Chemicals in common household products such as toothpaste, soap and plastic toys have a direct impact on human sperm which could help explain rising levels of male infertility, scientists have found. One in three “non-toxic” chemicals used in the manufacture of everyday items significantly affected the potency of sperm cells, which […]

Testosterone in Male Infertility: Effects on Semen and Hormonal Parameters

Fertil. Steril 2014 Jan 01;101(1)64-69, MK Samplaski, Y Loai, K Wong, KC Lo, ED Grober, KA Jarvi Research · February 03, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Testosterone therapy generally leads reduced sperm production, although sperm counts will usually rebound within 6 to 12 months of discontinuation. Analysis of data of men evaluated at a […]

The Role of Nutraceuticals in Male Fertility

Urol. Clin. North Am 2014 Feb 01;41(1)181-193, EY Ko, ES Sabanegh Review · January 10, 2014 Full Story:  http://www.practiceupdate.com/journalscan/7474 Journal Reference:  http://www.urologic.theclinics.com/article/S0094-0143(13)00080-3/abstract Full Text Article TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This review article highlights what is known regarding the use of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants on male fertility as well as the effect of oxidative stress on sperm production […]

Coenzyme Q10, Alpha-Tocopherol, and Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility

Importance of the assessment of coenzyme Q10, alpha-tocopherol and oxidative stress for the diagnosis and therapy of infertility in men Gvozdjakova A, Kucharska J, Lipkova J, Bartolcicova B, Dubravicky J, Vorakova M, Cernakova I, Singh RB. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2013;114(11):607-9. Abstract Male infertility is one of the most stressful factors of couples, being present in […]

Nutrient Supplementation: Improving Male Fertility Fourfold by Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD and David Shin, MD

Nutrient Supplementation Improving Male Fertility Fourfold Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD, David Shin, MD Semin Reprod Med. 2013;31(4):293-300. Medscape Article:  http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807178 Abstract and Introduction Abstract Oxidative stress can contribute to impairment in spermatogenesis leading to male-factor infertility. The effectiveness of various antioxidants (such as carnitine, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, carotenoids, glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, zinc, folic acid, and […]

Baldness Drug May Depress Sperm Count

Baldness Drug May Depress Sperm Count By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Men using finasteride to treat baldness had a dramatic increase in sperm count following discontinuation of the drug, according to a review of records at male infertility clinic. Full story:  http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Infertility/41424

Infertility, CoQ10, Vitamin E and Oxidative Stress

Anna Gvozdjakova, PhD, DSc. Comenius University, Medical Faculty Pharmacobiochemical Laboratory of Third Medical Department Bratislava, Slovakia + 421 2 59357 242 (PHONE/FAX) anna.gvozdjakova@fmed.uniba.sk “Importance of the Assessment of Coenzyme Q10, Alpha-Tocopherol and Oxidative Stress for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Infertility In Men,” Bratisl Lek Listv, 2013;114(11):607-9. 49792 (2/2014)   Kirk Hamilton: Can you please share […]