Open AccessThe Seminal Microbiome and Male Factor Infertility
Author(s) -
Vadim Osadchiy,
Jesse N. Mills,
Emeran A. Mayer,
Sriram Eleswarapu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current sexual health reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1548-3592
pISSN - 1548-3584
DOI - 10.1007/s11930-020-00273-5
Subject(s) - microbiome , fertility , semen , infertility , semen quality , biology , male infertility , physiology , medicine , bioinformatics , pregnancy , genetics , population , environmental health
Focusing on studies published within the last decade, we review the literature on the seminal microbiome and male factor infertility. We highlight potential mechanisms by which microbes may impact fertility and underscore key limitations and clinical implications of these studies.