ReviewArab journal of urology2025
Can lifestyle changes significantly improve male fertility: A narrative review?
Review in Arab journal of urology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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11 citing papers in PubMed.
- Areas of Controversy and Confusion in Male Infertility: A Call for Clarity.The world journal of men's health · 2026Article
- Antioxidant Capacity of Seminal Plasma and Its Association with Semen Quality and Dietary Antioxidant Intake.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Age Disparity in Couples Seeking First Medical Help for Infertility Has Changed Over the Last Twenty Years: A Socio-Demographic Analysis.The world journal of men's health · 2026Article
- Integrating Sperm Microscopy, Environmental Exposures, and Lifestyle Factors for Male Fertility Analysis: Protocol for the Nippon Semen and Environmental Exposure Database (N-SEED) Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Male Infertility: A Comprehensive Review of Urological Causes and Contemporary Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Determinants of male fertility in the Western Pacific Region: environmental, biological, and lifestyle influences.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Review
- Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Male Infertility: Mechanisms, Risks, and Regulatory Challenges.Journal of xenobiotics · 2025Review
- Of mice and men: translating mouse knockout models of human male infertility.Reproduction (Cambridge, England) · 2025Review
- The Impact of Lifestyle on Reproductive Health: Microbial Complexity, Hormonal Dysfunction, and Pregnancy Outcomes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Modifiable life style factors and male reproductive health: a cross-sectional study in IVF clinic attendees in Ghana.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Article
- 'Controversies on risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of male infertility: Is there an end?'Arab journal of urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Male infertility is increasingly recognized as a significant global health concern, with lifestyle factors being critical contributors to declining male fertility rates. This narrative review comprehensively analyzes the impact of various lifestyle choices, including diet, physical activity, substance use, stress, sleep, weight management, sexual habits, and environmental and occupational exposures on male reproductive health. The review examines the biological and ecological mechanisms through which these lifestyle factors affect spermatogenesis and sperm quality. Furthermore, it discusses potential interventions, such as dietary modifications, weight management strategies, substance cessation programs, stress reduction techniques, and workplace policy changes to improve male fertility outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the role of oxidative stress, hormonal regulation, and DNA integrity in mediating the effects of these lifestyle factors. While lifestyle modifications can significantly enhance male reproductive health, the available evidence highlights the need for more rigorous research to establish solid guidelines and interventions for mitigating male infertility.
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