ArticleReproductive health2023
Association of diet and lifestyle factors with semen quality in male partners of Chinese couples preparing for pregnancy.
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- Targeting Modifiable Risks: Molecular Mechanisms and Population Burden of Lifestyle Factors on Male Genitourinary Health.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Environmental and microbiome determinants of sperm quality: a narrative review on male health.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Review
- Beneficial Effects of Resveratrol on Testicular Functions: Focus on Its Antioxidant Properties.Cells · 2025Review
- The association of global and prime diet quality scores with sperm quality parameters: a cross-sectional study.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Genetic parameters and parental and early-life effects of boar semen traits.Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE · 2025Article
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- The Influence of Lifestyle on Male Fertility in the Context of Insulin Resistance-Identification of Factors That Influence Semen Quality.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundSemen quality significantly influences conception, and its preservation is crucial for couples seeking pregnancy. We investigated dietary and lifestyle risk factors impacting semen quality.
methodsA total of 466 males from the Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center's pre-pregnancy consultation clinic were recruited between January 2021 and March 2023 for inclusion. Semen analysis was performed, and diet and lifestyle data were gathered via questionnaire. Logistic regression was utilized to examine the link between diet, lifestyle variables, and semen quality.
resultsSmoking worsened progressive sperm motility (38.0% vs. 36.0%, t = 2.262; P = 0.049). Alcohol consumption impaired progressive motility (40.5 ± 17.8% vs. 34.7 ± 16.1%, t = 3.396; P < 0.001) and total motility (56.0% vs. 64.0%; P = 0.001). Using plastic beverage bottles for oil or seasonings lowered sperm concentrations (40.4% vs. 59.0% vs. 65.5%; P = 0.032). A sweet diet correlated with higher total sperm motility (55.0% vs. 60.0%, 62.0% vs. 63.2%; P = 0.017). Higher milk product intake improved sperm concentration (41.610
conclusionsSmoking and drinking, type of condiment container, diet preference, sleep duration, and milk, roughage, and egg consumption may reduce semen quality.
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