ReviewFrontiers in physiology2024
Unraveling the complexity of the impact of physical exercise on male reproductive functions: a review of both sides of a coin.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The effect of obesity interventions on male fertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Human reproduction update · 2026Pooled it
- A Narrative Review of Psychological and Physical Rehabilitation in Infertility Treatment: Toward Holistic Outcomes Beyond Conception.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Effects of Diet-Induced Obesity and Exercise Intervention on Testicular Germ Cell Health: Modulation of SIRT1/FoxO1 and SIRT1/PGC-1α Signaling Axes.Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2026Article
- Epidemiology, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Male Infertility-Current Trends and Future Directions: A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Male Infertility: A Comprehensive Review of Urological Causes and Contemporary Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Effects of regular physical exercise on ejaculatory control: a comparative and interventional study among male university students.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Relationship between healthy lifestyle score and infertility in Iranian men: a population-based case-control study.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2025Article
- Micronized purified flavonoid fraction (daflon) improves sexual function by modulating NF-kB /NO/cGMP and steroidogenic signaling in cisplatin-treated male Wistar rats.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2025Article
- Sweet Drinks, Sour Consequences: The Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Sperm Health, a Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Protective Role of Physical Activity and Antioxidant Systems During Spermatogenesis.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- The microRNA-mediated apoptotic signaling axis in male reproduction: a possible and targetable culprit in male infertility.Cell biology and toxicology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Regular exercise is widely recognized for its numerous physical and mental benefits, but its effects on male reproductive health are less understood. This review aims to summarize the current evidence on the impact of exercise on male reproduction, including reproductive hormone regulation, spermatogenesis sperm quality, and fertility. Moderate exercise improves sperm quality, increasing count, motility, and morphology, while excessive and severe exercise may have detrimental effects. Exercise positively influences fertility by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing sperm DNA integrity. Regular physical activity regulates reproductive hormones, including testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone. Exercise-induced weight management and improved insulin sensitivity also contribute to better reproductive health. In conclusion, exercise has a profound impact on male reproductive health, with moderate physical activity promoting improved hormonal balance, sperm quality, and fertility. However, severe/excessive exercise exerts negative effects. These findings imply that a balanced exercise routine, usually mild to moderate, combined with a healthy lifestyle is essential for optimal male reproductive health. However, once exercise is severe and prolonged, it could impair male reproductive health. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the exercise-reproduction relationship fully.
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