reviewHuman Reproduction UpdateDec 12, 2012BRONZE OA

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

NSNathalie SermondadeCFCéline FaureLFLéopold FezeuAGAhmad Ghiyath ShayebJPJens Peter Bonde

Equipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Nutritionnelle · Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique · +30 more institutions

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Abstract

BACKGROUND The global obesity epidemic has paralleled a decrease in semen quality. Yet, the association between obesity and sperm parameters remains controversial. The purpose of this report was to update the evidence on the association between BMI and sperm count through a systematic review with meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic review of available literature (with no language restriction) was performed to investigate the impact of BMI on sperm count. Relevant studies published until June 2012 were identified from a Pubmed and EMBASE search. We also included unpublished data (n = 717 men) obtained from the Infertility Center of Bondy, France. Abstracts of relevant articles were examined and studies that…

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  • Meta-analysis
  • Medicine
  • Gynecology
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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