Association between penultimate ejaculatory abstinence and sperm quality: a cross-sectional study
Prolonged PEA adversely affects sperm DFI, progressive motility, and sperm vitality, increasing the likelihood of asthenozoospermia, necrozoospermia, and elevated DFI levels. These findings suggest that both EA and PEA should be considered in fertility assessments, with shorter PEA durations potentially yielding higher quality sperm, thereby enhancing male fertility evaluation and outcomes.
Authors
- Yang Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8303-8690)
- Q. Xi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1014-4270)
- Yuting Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9587-7806)
- Qingkuo Kong
- Yueying Zhu
- Xin Lv (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3352-1602)
Institutions
- Jilin University (CN)
- First Hospital of Jilin University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1490399
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.07
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province
- People's Government of Jilin Province
- Jilin University
- First Hospital of Jilin University