Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples trying to conceive, and a male factor contributes
to roughly half of these cases. Oxidative stress (OS) has been identified as one of the …

The results of several studies point to an increased likelihood of abnormal semen parameters
among overweight men, and an elevated risk for subfertility among couples in which the …

Free radicals are molecules with one or more unpaired electron(s) commonly found in
seminal plasma. Physiologically, free radicals control sperm maturation, capacitation and …

Many studies have reported that the contents of cigarette smoke negatively affect sperm
parameters, seminal plasma, and various other fertility factors. Nevertheless, the actual effect of …

Spermatozoa are highly specialized cells. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which provides
the energy for supporting the key functions of the spermatozoa, is formed by 2 metabolic …

A common limitation of neuroimaging studies is their small sample sizes. To overcome this
hurdle, the Enhancing Neuro Imaging Genetics through Meta-Analysis (ENIGMA) Consortium …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role in male fertility. Overproduction of
reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been associated with a variety of male fertility complications…

The obesity pandemic has grown to concerning proportions in recent years, not only in the
Western World, but in developing countries as well. The corresponding decrease in male …

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a common treatment of choice for many couples
facing infertility issues, be it due to male or female factor, or idiopathic. Employment of ART …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate sperm viability, incidence of apoptosis, and intracellular basal
and induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) in sperm fractions. DESIGN: Prospective …