ArticleArchives of medical science : AMS2015
Trace elements in seminal plasma of men from infertile couples.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 53 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Cadmium Exposure and Testis Susceptibility: a Systematic Review in Murine Models.Biological trace element research · 2021Pooled it
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- Semen Quality in a Large Cohort of Males Living in Highly Polluted Areas of Campania Region in Southern Italy with a Focus on the Role of Cadmium Exposure.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The importance of zinc, copper and manganese and their impact on growth, immunity and fertility of male cattle: a review.Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2025Review
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- Metal(loid)s and human semen quality: The LIFE Study.Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) · 2021Article
- Trace element analysis of human seminal plasma: A cautionary tale of preanalytical variation and use of non-traditional matrices in human biomonitoring studies.International journal of hygiene and environmental health · 2021Article
- Logistic Regression Analysis Factors Affecting Sperm Motility and Abnormal Sperm Morphology in Boars.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2019Article
- Possible Mechanisms for The Effects of Calcium Deficiency on Male Infertility.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2019Article
- Identification of toxic metals in human embryonic tissues.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2018Article
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Abstract
introductionAn analysis of lead, zinc, cadmium and other trace elements in semen of men from infertile couples was performed to determine the association between abnormal semen parameters and enviromental or occupational exposure to some trace metals. MATERIAL AND
methodsPresence of manganese, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, molybdenum, cadmium, tin and lead was measured in seminal plasma of 34 men from infertile couples using spectrometry with time-of-flight analysis. Correlations among sperm parameters and trace metals were determined using cluster analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient.
resultsAbnormally high concentrations of lead, cadmium, zinc and cobalt were found in 23 seminal plasma of men from infertile couples. The most consistent evidence was determined for an association between high cadmium concentration in seminal plasma and sperm count, motility and morphology below reference limits (p < 0.01). A correlation of significantly increased tin level and reduced sperm count in semen of men with limited fertility potential was observed (p = 0.04).
conclusionsIn our study we observed a correlation of tin level with sperm count in semen of men with limited fertility potential.
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