Effects of physical activity and sleep duration on fertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on prospective cohort studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Subfertility is a common problem for couples in modern society. Many studies have confirmed that lifestyle factors can affect fertility although there are conflicting conclusions relating to the effects of physical activity and sleep duration on fertility. In this study, we aimed to summarize and analyze the available evidence.

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase databases (as of October 14, 2022) were systematically searched for eligible prospective cohort studies. Data were extracted and effect values were combined. We also performed methodological quality and bias risk assessments for all the included studies.

Results

A total of 10 eligible articles were included in our analysis; seven investigated the relationship between physical activi

SUBMITTER: Zhao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669984 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature