Does air pollution exposure affect semen quality? Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of 93,996 Chinese men

ABSTRACT:

Background

Air pollution may impair male fertility, but it remains controversial whether air pollution affects semen quality until now.

Objectives

We undertake a meta-analysis to explore potential impacts of six pollutants exposure during the entire window (0–90 days prior to ejaculation) and critical windows (0–9, 10–14, and 70–90 days prior to ejaculation) on semen quality.

Methods

Seven databases were retrieved for original studies on the effects of six pollutants exposure for 90 days prior to ejaculation on semen quality. The search process does not limit the language and search date. We only included original studies that reported regression coefficients (β) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The β and 95% CIs were pooled using the DerSimonian-Laird random

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10435904 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature