Is weight loss a therapeutic tool in the management of male infertility?

Couple infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after at least one year of unprotected sexual intercourse, affects approximately 15 –20 % of couples of reproductive age. This condition is a clear example of gender disparity, since the female partner is largely evaluated and treated, while the male is generally reduced to a simple ‘sperm provider’. However, male factors are detectable in about half of cases, justifying a detailed diagnostic work-up aimed at identifying specific causes and potential therapeutic approaches [1].
Source: Maturitas - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research