Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones secreted in response to stress and inflammation that exert profound influence on the male reproductive system. At the central level, elevated glucocorticoid levels ...

Hypoxia exerts multifaceted adverse effects on male reproductive function, disrupting both structural integrity of the testis and the endocrine axis. Reduced oxygen tension—whether from high-altitude ...

Chronic use of marijuana may greatly impact male fertility and reproductive outcomes, says a new report published online in the journal Fertility & Sterility. The study is the first to assess the ...

In a review article published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine, authors have analyzed current evidence on the impact of obesity on the male reproduction system. They have thoroughly ...

An intense but short-term exposure to cannabis vapor lowered sperm counts and slowed sperm movement, or motility, not only in the directly exposed male mice but also in their sons, according to a new ...

New research suggests that the environment in which men live may affect their reproductive health. New research, led by scientists at the University of Nottingham, suggests that the environment in ...

There is a consistent inverse association between maternal exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and semen quality in young adult male offspring, according to a study ...

Human reproduction requires both male and female gametes. Gametes are special sex cells that contain the genetic information necessary to create a new life. Men produce millions of gametes called ...

The male reproductive tract is a specialized environment that is inhabited by a diverse microbiota. Semen, which contains secretions from multiple glands and the testes, serves as a convergence point ...

Cyclophosphamide (CP), a widely used chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressive agent, has significant impacts on reproductive health in both males and females. This review explores the mechanisms and ...

Infertility is often thought of as a female problem but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility. We recently published a review of the literature on whether men diagnosed with ...