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ISSN: 2161-0495
ISSN: 2161-0495
Department of Human Reproduction Unit, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
Review
Effect of Metals on Semen Decline
Author(s): Rubí Rodríguez-Díaz*, Raquel Blanes-Zamora, Jorge Gómez-Rodríguez, Soraya Paz-Montelongo, Ángel J. Gutierrez, Rebeca Vaca-Sánchez, Arturo Hardisson and Enrique González-Dávila
There are some regions where the population is declining. This may be secondary to increasing infertility, largely due to a worldwide deterioration in semen quality. Metal concentrations in semen play an important role in male infertility. Metals such as Al, V, Pb have a negative effect on ART outcomes, such as embryo cleavage, blastocyst rate and even embryo quality, all leading to a decrease in pregnancy rate. There is currently no doubt about the effect of metals on semen quality. Measures should be taken to improve the environment and reduce the presence of metals. This knowledge allows us to take clinical action to minimize consequences... View More»
DOI:
10.35841/2161-1017.24.14.565