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Review
. 2020 May;47(2):211-217.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2019.12.008. Epub 2020 Mar 9.

Male Infertility and Somatic Health

Mujalli Mhailan Murshidi  1 , Jeremy T Choy  2 , Michael L Eisenberg  3
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Review

Male Infertility and Somatic Health

Mujalli Mhailan Murshidi et al. Urol Clin North Am. 2020 May.

Abstract

Somatic health is associated with male infertility; potential links between infertility and health may arise from genetic, developmental, and lifestyle factors. Studies have explored possible connections between male infertility and oncologic, cardiovascular, metabolic, chronic, and autoimmune diseases. Male infertility also may be a predictor of hospitalization and mortality. Additional research is required to elucidate the mechanisms by which male infertility affects overall health.

Keywords: Male infertility; Men's health; Somatic health.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.