SynthesisJBRA assisted reproduction2025
Is Lactobacillus spp. beneficial in human semen? Systematic review.
Synthesis in JBRA assisted reproduction, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Unveiling the Gastric Microbiome: Novel Insights into Early Detection and Pathogenesis of Gastric Cancer.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Review
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Abstract
The present systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of Lactobacillus spp. on human semen. The review was conducted until May 2023, according to the PRISMA Statement and using Scopus and PubMed databases. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024519245). All published original investigation peer-reviewed articles in English and Spanish related to Lactobacillus spp. and human semen parameters were eligible. The quality assessment used The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist and QUIN tool. In total, 35 articles were included. Lactobacillus spp. is frequently detected in semen, and its impact on seminal quality is controversial, especially regarding the methodology used. The intake of probiotics with Lactobacillus spp. can improve semen parameters. In conclusion, Lactobacillus spp. appears to have a beneficial role in semen quality. Probiotics could have a good impact on improving semen quality; however, further studies are required.
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