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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2016

Clinical, demographic and psychological characteristics of infertile male smokers in Northeast China.

Ming Zhang, Qiu-Shuang Zhang, Hong-Shu Zheng, Xiu-Yan Wang, Shu-Qiang Feng, Wen-Jie Tian, Hai-Tao Fan

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7 authors.

Ming ZhangAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China zhangming1982jdey@126.com.
Qiu-Shuang ZhangAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Hong-Shu ZhengAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Xiu-Yan WangAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Shu-Qiang FengAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Wen-Jie TianAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Hai-Tao FanAndrology Laboratory, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.

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Abstract

objectivesTo investigate clinical, demographic and psychological characteristics of infertile male smokers in northeast China.

methodsSerum and semen samples were collected from infertile men. Semen analysis was performed according to conventional procedures. Serum follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and testosterone levels were quantified. Psychological anxiety and depression were evaluated by the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS), respectively.

resultsBoth SDS and SAS scores were significantly higher in smokers (n = 704) than in nonsmokers (n = 372); in addition, sperm viability and motility were significantly lower in smokers than in nonsmokers. Spearman's correlation coefficient analysis revealed significant positive correlations between duration of smoking and SDS and SAS scores, and between cigarettes smoked per day and SDS and SAS scores.

conclusionsCigarette smoking has a negative effect on sperm viability and motility, and is associated with increased SDS and SAS scores.

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AdultChinaDemographyHumansInfertility, MaleMaleMiddle AgedSmokingYoung AdultMale infertilityPsychological anxietySemen qualitySmoking

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