Sedentary behavior, physical inactivity and body composition in relation to idiopathic infertility among men and women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior have inconsistent effects on fertility. High body mass index is associated with infertility but to our knowledge, very few studies have explored body composition in association to fertility.

Objective

To assess the association between physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, body composition and idiopathic infertility in French men and women.

Design

We conducted a case-control multicentric observational study. 159 infertile (79 men and 80 women) and 143 fertile (72 men and 71 women) were recorded in four fertility centers.

Main outcome measures

Participants completed self-administered questionnaires on sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, dietary intake, physical activity and sedentary behavior

SUBMITTER: Foucaut AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6481765 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature