Increased BMI ‘alone’ does not negatively influence sperm function - a retrospective analysis of men attending fertility treatment with corresponding liver function results

Nicole O. McPherson; Kelton Tremellen

doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2020.03.003

Increased BMI ‘alone’ does not negatively influence sperm function - a retrospective analysis of men attending fertility treatment with corresponding liver function results

Nicole O. McPherson, Kelton Tremellen

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Does increased body mass index (BMI) without an underlying metabolic issue negatively influence semen quality? Proof of concept we conducted retrospective data analysis of men (N = 84) undergoing assisted reproductive technology, who had liver function testing with fasted glucose concentrations and corresponding hormone profile (testosterone, LH, FSH and prolactin) and semen analysis. Sperm count and total concentration were only reduced in metabolically unhealthy overweight/obese men. Serum GTT was the biggest predictor of Normozoospermia and Oligospermia, with BMI having no effect. Increased BMI without an underlying metabolic condition (in particular signs of NAFLD) has no influence on semen quality.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	164-167
Number of pages	4
Journal	Obesity Research and Clinical Practice
Volume	14
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2020.03.003
Publication status	Published - Mar 2020

Keywords

Infertility
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Semen

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Increased BMI ‘alone’ does not negatively influence sperm function - a retrospective analysis of men attending fertility treatment with corresponding liver function results

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