The influence of disordered fat metabolism on male fertility at the reproductive age and the effectiveness of the ECF programs
https://doi.org/10.14341/probl201460534-42
Abstract
The excessive body weight and obesity in the men of the reproductive age exert the negative influence on their reproductive system and can promote the development of infertility. The high prevalence of obesity and the reduction of the birth rate in the developed countries stimulate the extensive investigations into the mechanisms by which the excess adipose tissue affects male fertility. The authors overview the literature publications concerning the hormonal profile and the adipokine level, as well as disturbance of spermatogenesis in the men with disordered fat metabolism with special reference to the peculiarities of the management of infertility with the application of the assisted reproductive technologies.
About the Authors
Irina I Vityazeva
Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mariya V Altashina
Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina A Troshina
Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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