Obesity, an enemy of male fertility : a mini review
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Source
Issue
Vol. 33, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2018), pp.3-6, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-01-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obesity is a highly prevalent non-communicable disease worldwide and is commonly associated with male infertility.
Several etiopathological theories have been mentioned in the literature by which obesity affects spermatogenesis, thus affecting the male fertility potential.
Mechanisms for explaining the effect of obesity on male infertility include endocrinopathy, increased aromatization activity, associated erectile dysfunction, psychological and thermal effects, obstructive sleep apnea, increased leptin and oxygen free radicals, and associated inflammatory and obstructive elements of epididymitis.
Treatment of such a complex problem includes weight reduction (by lifestyle modification and increased physical activity), optimization of altered testosterone-to-estradiol ratio using aromatase inhibitors and/or gonadotropins, treatment of associated comorbidities by phosphodiesterase inhibitors for erectile dysfunction, and insulin-sensitizing agents for the management of diabetes.
The aim of this mini-review is to highlight the pathological basis of this problem and to focus on obesity as an etiology of male infertility.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Salam, Muhammad Ahmad. 2018. Obesity, an enemy of male fertility : a mini review. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 33, no. 1, pp.3-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-812370
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Salam, Muhammad Ahmad. Obesity, an enemy of male fertility : a mini review. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 33, no. 1 (Jan. 2018), pp.3-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-812370
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Salam, Muhammad Ahmad. Obesity, an enemy of male fertility : a mini review. Oman Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 33, no. 1, pp.3-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-812370
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6
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BIM-812370