title: Lifestyle, environment, and male reproductive health.
abstract: A large number of environmental and lifestyle factors may negatively affect spermatogenesis and male fertility. This article enumerates the current state of knowledge regarding those that have been identified, and extrapolates the predicted magnitude of these effects over the next 20 years based on current societal trends. However, it is likely that additional factors have yet to be recognized. Additional research is needed to further define and clarify environmental factors that affect male fertility in order to mitigate their effects.
authors.affiliation: Male Infertility and Microsurgery, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Yagil
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Barazani
authors.forename: Benjamin Farrel
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: Harris Mark
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Nagler
authors.forename: Doron Sol
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Stember
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000503:physiopathology; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D040421:Cell Phone; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004032:Diet; D004777:Environment; D015444:Exercise; D005298:Fertility / Q000502:physiology*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000503:physiopathology; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology; D053610:Opiate Alkaloids / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000503:physiopathology; D013315:Stress, Psychological
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D053610:Opiate Alkaloids
keywords: Environment; Lifestyle; Male fertility; Reproduction; Semen analysis; Sperm parameters