Title |
Impact of physical activity and exercise on male reproductive potential: a new assessment questionnaire
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Published in |
Revista Andaluza de Medicina del Deporte, March 2017
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DOI | 10.1016/j.ramd.2016.11.017 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
D. Vaamonde, J.M. Garcia-Manso, A.C. Hackney |
Abstract |
Male athletes in general are subjected to the same causes of infertility as the general population, but sports practice itself may be possibly an additional infertility factor or, at least an aggravating factor for a previously existing fertility condition; on the contrary, being physically active has been hypothesized to favor hormonal and seminological processes and could be beneficial for fertility. In this relationship, the different inherent parameters of physical activity-exercise (training volume, intensity, objective, organization and frequency) are of paramount importance. Therefore, this review discusses both the negative and positive impact of physical exercise on the male reproductive potential. Clear knowledge is lacking on this topic as incongruences exist due to the fact that studies lack standardization in assessment tools or research protocols. So that future studies can reveal more information regarding exercising male fertility, we introduce a unique questionnaire developed with the intent to help standardize future studies on male fertility and exercise. |
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