Impact of human papillomavirus infection in semen on sperm progressive motility in infertile men: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been considered as one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses that may be linked to unexplained infertility in men. The possible mechanisms underlying correlation between HPV infection and infertility could be related to the altered sperm parameters. Current studies have investigated the effect of HPV seminal infection on sperm quality in infertile men, but have shown inconsistent results.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and CNKI for studies that examined the association between HPV seminal infection and sperm progressive motility. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. Outcomes were the sperm progressive motility rate. Results are expressed as standardised mean difference (SMD) with

SUBMITTER: Cao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7203819 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature