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New evidence of the influence of exogenous and endogenous factors on sperm count in man
- Source :
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 110, 49-54, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 110, 1, pp. 49-54
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Item does not contain fulltext OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between individual exposures due to occupation, environment and lifestyle on sperm count, we conducted a case-control study among 92 fertile and 73 sub-fertile Caucasian males. STUDY DESIGN: Data from questionnaires were analysed using simple univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS: At risk for oligozoospermia are men exposed to pesticides (odds ratio (OR) 8.4; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.3-52.1), welding (OR 2.8; CI 0.9-8.7), antibiotic use (OR 15.4; CI 1.4-163), a history of mumps (OR 2.9; CI 1.3-6.7), gastrointestinal complaints (OR 6.2; CI 1.4-26.8), decreased intake of fruits (OR 2.3; CI 1.0-5.1), vegetables (OR 1.9; CI 0.7-5.0), or with female fertility disorders in their families (OR 8.4; CI 1.7-41.9). Unlike other studies, no associations were observed between oligozoospermia and exposure to paint or heat. CONCLUSION: This study suggests new risk factors oligozoospermia in man and confirms previously reported results from others.
- Subjects :
- Infertility
Male
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Logistic regression
Interventional oncology [UMCN 1.5]
Risk Factors
Occupational Exposure
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vegetables
Determinants in Health and Disease [EBP 1]
medicine
Humans
Welding
Risk factor
Pesticides
Life Style
Mumps
Sperm Count
Endocrinology and reproduction [UMCN 5.2]
business.industry
Case-control study
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Odds ratio
Environmental exposure
Environmental Exposure
Oligospermia
medicine.disease
Confidence interval
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Diet
Logistic Models
Reproductive Medicine
Case-Control Studies
Fruit
Female
business
Infertility, Female
Demography
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 03012115
- Volume :
- 110
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....725afcd8fff59921eecb96805957b2b5