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What does sperm morphology show?
Sperm morphology refers to the size and shape of individual sperm. It is one of the factors contributing to male fertility. The range of sperm morphology can vary. What is sperm morphology? Not all sperm in a man look the same. Abnormalities in sperm size and shape can occur in their head, midsection, or tail.…
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What are the causes of reduced ovarian reserve?
Reduced ovarian reserve is due to decreased egg production from the ovaries or release of eggs that are not functionally suitable for fertilization. This leads to a deterioration in reproductive health and reduces the chances of getting pregnant. At the time of birth, the ovaries contain 6 million eggs. By the time puberty is reached,…
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What are the consequences and risks of depleted ovarian reserve?
Premature depletion of ovarian reserve is defined as cessation of ovarian function before the age of 40 years. Initially, there is an absence of menstruation for a period of at least 4 months, which is combined with an increase in the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone – FSH. Premature ovarian failure is associated with a permanent…
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What are the Fertility Benefits of Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting has long been shown to be an effective way to control and reduce body weight, but the effect of this method on female fertility has not been established. A study conducted by the University of Illinois, Chicago, has shown that intermittent fasting is involved in controlling the levels of certain fertility-related hormones. Obesity…
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How does male reproductive health change with age?
Advanced age for conception in women is defined as the age of over 35 years, after which there is a significantly increased risk of unsuccessful attempts to conceive. However, for men this age threshold is not so clearly defined. For men, studies usually define it as between 35 and 50 years of age. A meta-analysis…
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How does oxidative stress impair fertilization?
Oxidative stress has long been known to be associated with reproductive health disorders in men. It leads to reduced sperm motility and damage to their genetic information. This causes an increased risk of repeated abortions due to fertilization disorders and genetic abnormalities. The generation of free radicals is a natural process and is necessary for…
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How does lifestyle affect male reproductive health?
Many factors affect the quality of semen. These can be chemical, physical, biological factors, as well as environmental and lifestyle influences. Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder that results from an inability of available insulin levels to ensure efficient uptake of glucose into the blood. This condition is one of the leading factors that affect…
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How does diabetes affect male reproductive health?
Although it has long been known that diabetic patients experience impaired reproductive health, the mechanisms by which this occurs have not yet been elucidated. The impact of the condition can be on the pretesticular, testicular and posttesticular level. Differences in reproductive health disorders in type 1 or type 2 diabetes are due to the specifics…
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Examination of ejaculate – deviations in the spermogram
Spermatological studies are a valuable laboratory method in urology, which facilitates the diagnosis of many cases of infertility and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Normally, ejaculate consists of seminal fluid and sperm. Seminal fluid is composed of the secretion of the seminal vesicles (46-80%) and the secretion of the prostate gland. In addition, the…
