Impacts of Outdoor Air Pollution on Human Semen Quality: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Several studies have explored the association between outdoor air pollution and semen quality. However, the results were inconsistent. We performed the current meta-analysis to evaluate the role of outdoor air pollution in semen quality. Material and Methods. Databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were searched to identify relevant studies. Relative data in participants under higher exposure and lower exposure to air pollution were extracted. Pooled weighted mean differences (WMDs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were utilized to assess the effects of outdoor air pollution on semen quality. In addition, trial sequential analyses (TSAs) were performed to obtain a more comprehensive assessment of analyses.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7204269 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature