Male infertility as a window to health.

Jeremy T Choy, Michael L Eisenberg

Journal: Fertility and sterility 2019;110(5):810-814

PMID: 30316415

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Abstract

There is an emerging body of evidence suggesting that male infertility may be a harbinger of future health. Potential associations between infertility and health may arise from genetic, developmental, and lifestyle factors. Studies have explored possible links between male infertility and oncologic, cardiovascular, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases. Male infertility may also be a predictor of hospitalization and mortality. Additional research is required to elucidate the mechanisms by which male infertility affects overall health.

Address: Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology, and Metabolism, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.; Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.08.015

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MeSH Terms: Cardiovascular Diseases, Humans, Infertility, Male, Life Style, Male, Men's Health, Neoplasms, Risk Factors