The association between hepatitis B virus and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Some studies have suggested that hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection had a negative association with semen quality, but the conclusions have been inconsistent. The purpose of our study was to systematically assess the association between HBV infection and semen parameters.

Methods

We searched electronic databases for studies published from January 1980 to August 2023. Eleven studies were included in the analysis. Primary outcomes were semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm morphology, sperm motility and sperm progressive motility. We also conducted a subgroup analysis between China and other countries.

Result

Compared with the semen quality of HBV-negative men, HBV infection had a negative association with semen volume (MD: -0.20 mL, 95%CI: -0.32 to - 0.09,

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10885473 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature