ArticleFrontiers in reproductive health2025
Modifiable life style factors and male reproductive health: a cross-sectional study in IVF clinic attendees in Ghana.
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- Treatment Options for Improving The Semen Quality in Obese Men: A Scoping Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Evaluating the effect of smoking and its cessation on semen parameters.Reproduction & fertility · 2025Article
- The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus-Related Oxidative Stress on Male Fertility: A Review.Journal of diabetes · 2025Review
- Relationship Between Quality of Reproductive Life and Semen Quality: The Moderating Roles of Social Support and Fertility Stress.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Dialogue between nutrition and reproduction: preliminary exploration of sperm quality response to high-fat diet in mice.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025Article
- Male Factors Associated With Success Following Assisted Reproduction Technology Among Infertile Couples in Ghana.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
Background: Male infertility is a significant global public health issue, with modifiable lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and psychological stress contributing to impaired semen quality and hormonal dysregulation. This study investigates the relationships between modifiable lifestyle factors, reproductive hormones, and semen quality in Ghanaian males attending an IVF clinic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 212 male participants recruited from a fertility clinic in Ghana. Lifestyle factors were assessed using standardized questionnaires, and semen samples were analyzed following WHO guidelines. Hormonal profiles (LH, FSH, testosterone, estradiol) were measured using the enzyme-linked fluorescent assay (ELFA). Statistical analyses included Pearson's product-moment correlation and Bonferroni correction. Results: Smoking and psychological stress were significantly associated with reduced sperm motility, viability, and concentration ( Conclusion: Modifiable lifestyle factors, such as smoking, psychological stress, and increased body mass index (BMI), play a crucial role in male reproductive health by adversely affecting semen parameters and hormonal balance. These findings emphasize the need for public health interventions targeting modifiable behaviors to improve fertility outcomes.
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