Frequent and mild scrotal heat stress impairs embryo development, implantation, and offspring sex ratio in mice

ConclusionsfmSHS not only reduced the fertilization ability of spermatozoa but also influenced its function in deep levels after fertilization, even after changing the offspring sex ratio. These results may help to shed new light on the infertility treatment of males with scrotal heat risk and the health concerns of offspring propagated from these fathers.
Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research