BMI is associated with sperm quality and sex hormones in men: a meta-analysis
Elevated BMI is significantly associated with impaired sperm quality and altered sex hormone levels. BMI should be considered a risk factor in male fertility assessments. Further longitudinal studies are needed to explore the reversibility of these effects through lifestyle interventions.
Authors
- Jungui Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2989-9016)
- Chengchuang Wu
- Chenghao Zhanghuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6421-767X)
- Fengming Ji
- Bing Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8246-7872)
- Shengde Wu
Institutions
- Kunming Children's Hospital (CN)
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1714019
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70
Funders
- Chongqing Medical University