Clinical correlation among male infertility and overall male health: A systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ongoing evidence has suggested the role of male factor infertility as a potential predictor of mortality and general health status. The aim of the present review is to update the current knowledge base regarding the association between male factor infertility and general health through a critical review of the literature.

Materials and methods

A systematic review of the literature was carried out from inception to November 2019 in order to evaluate significant associations between male infertility and adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular, oncologic, metabolic and autoimmune diseases as well as overall mortality.

Results

In all, 27 studies met inclusion criteria and were critically examined. Five studies examined male infertility and cardiovascular di

SUBMITTER: Del Giudice F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7329649 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature