Nickel and human sperm quality: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reproductive effects of chronic exposure to nickel (Ni), including sperm quality, have been a matter of debate given that published studies yielded contrasting results. We have, therefore, planned to systematically search and analyze medical literature with the aim to ascertain the association of exposure to nickel with the sperm quality in humans.

Materials and methods

We systematically searched Pubmed, Scopus and Embase for studies reporting the association of Ni with the sperm quality in humans with no time or language limits and used PRISMA to report the findings. The risk of bias was assessed using JBI critical appraisal checklist and SIGN tool. Because the reported effects were no coherent, meta-analysis was not possible.

Results

All included studies

SUBMITTER: Vinnikov D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660986 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature