Role of oxidative stress in male infertility
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Journal Article
Abstract
Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide. Oxidative stress (OS) causes peroxidation of lipids and damage to spermatozoa, thus, reducing the quality of seminal parameters. In addition, the differences in the levels of antioxidants and reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by intrinsic and extrinsic variables linked to lifestyle, diet, genetics, and OS also contribute to male infertility. High levels of ROS result in sperm damage of sperm parameters due to lipid peroxidation and oxidation of proteins. Other significant causes of ROS include changes in sex hormone levels, sperm DNA damage, including mutations, and immature spermatozoa. Treating the root causes of OS, by changing one’s lifestyle, as well as antioxidant therapy, may be helpful strategies to fight OS-related infertility. However, the determination of male infertility induced by OS is currently a challenge in the field of reproductive health research. This review intends to describe the role of oxidative stress on male infertility and the current understanding of its management.
Date Issued
2023-07
Date Acceptance
2023-06-05
Citation
Reproduction and Fertility, 2023, 4 (3)
ISSN
2633-8386
Publisher
Bioscientifica
Journal / Book Title
Reproduction and Fertility
Volume
4
Issue
3
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Subjects
antioxidant
ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY
DOUBLE-BLIND
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
male infertility
MALE-FERTILITY
oxidation-reduction potential
oxidative stress
reactive oxygen species
REDUCTION
Reproductive Biology
Science & Technology
SECONDARY INFERTILITY
SEMEN PARAMETERS
SEMINAL LEUKOCYTES
SPERM
sperm cells
THERAPY
VITAMIN-E
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
e230024
Date Publish Online
2023-07-07