obesity influences semen quality by hormonal imbalance. therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the effect of moderate and intensive aerobic training on obese male rats' reproductive function. 30 obese male rats were assigned to moderate training (n=10), intensive training (n=10) and control (n=10) groups. a matched control group of normal weight rats (n=10) were also recruited for...

Background The obesity pandemic has grown to concerning proportions in recent years, not only in the Western World, but in developing countries as well. The corresponding decrease in male fertility and fecundity may be explained in parallel to obesity. Obesity in men is associated with infertility in numerous studies. MaterialsAndMethods In this review article, electronic searches were undertak...

Obesity can impact on reproductive functions by causing hormonal imbalance and ovulatory dysfunction. Furthermore, obesity is associated with a range of adverse health consequences. There is a tight coupling between the reproductive system and energy balance. Obesity results from chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, and therefore changes in energy expenditure impact o...

The effect of Ovaprim (salmon GnRH analogue and a dopamine antagonist) treatment on the quantity and quality of smelt (Osmerus eperlanus L.) sperm was studied in relation to time after hormonal stimulation. Sperm was obtained at 0, 24, 48 and 72 h after treatment (n=13/each time point). Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) was used to evaluate sperm motility parameters and histological analy...

Background: Results of the Riskesdas Nasional 2010 stated that as many 13.7% Indonesian women experienced menstrual cycle disorders. Menstrual disorders in women, particularly adolescent girls, needs special attention because they can have a long-term impact on their reproductive health. The most influential cause is hormonal imbalance. This may be caused by several factors, including obesity. ...

Background: Obesity in young girls adversely affects reproductive health later life and it is a serious public issue. The objective was to study the association of obesity with menstrual irregularities hormonal imbalance teenage adolescent girls.

Anovulatory cycles and endometriosis are the main causes of female infertility. The most frequently anovulatory cycles are related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) commonly associated with obesity and hormonal disturbances in the course of obesity. Recently published studies revealed that infertility affects about one in six couples during their lifetime and is more frequent in obese. Obesit...

Human infertility has been increasing worldwide but the exact causes are not yet known. Male infertility, which currently accounts for approximately half of all cases, has been increasing faster than female. While certain cases of male infertility are due to anatomical abnormalities, an estimated 40-49% of cases are due to deficient sperm production of unidentifiable origin. There is growing bo...

BACKGROUND Previous studies suggest a deleterious effect of cigarette smoking on semen quality, but their results have not been consistent. We studied the association between current smoking and semen characteristics and hormonal levels in a large group of healthy men. METHODS From 1987 to 2004, seven separate occupational or environmental semen quality studies were co-ordinated by our depart...

The importance of thrombosis as a health hazard cannot be overestimated. Ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among both adult men and adult women in the developed western world.1,2 Recent evidence indicates that the incidence of this disease is steadily increasing among Asian populations,3 and cardiovascular disease is now the lea...