Open AccessCauses and Risk Factors for Male Infertility: A Scoping Review of Published Studies
Author(s) -
Friday Okonofua,
Lorretta Favour Chizomam Ntoimo,
Akhere Omonkhua,
Oladiran Ayodeji,
Celestina Olafusi,
Emmanuel I. Unuabonah,
Victor Ohenhen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s363959
Subject(s) - infertility , male infertility , medicine , medline , inclusion (mineral) , family medicine , documentation , gynecology , pregnancy , psychology , biology , social psychology , biochemistry , genetics , computer science , programming language
Despite the evidence of declining sperm counts worldwide and the increasing prevalence of male infertility, there has been limited documentation of the potential causes and risk factors for male infertility. With limited methods of primary treatment of male infertility, understanding the causes and risk factors will pinpoint specific lines of prevention.