High blood glucose levels in men can affect their fertility. Possible effects of male diabetes on a man's reproductive capacity include:
- Alteration of the genetic material of the spermatozoa.
- Fertilisation failure.
- High levels of oxidative stress due to the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Read the full article on: Does diabetes mellitus affect fertility and pregnancy? ( 43).
By Lidia Pérez García M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Luis Rodríguez Tabernero M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and inviTRA Staff.
Last Update: 02/13/2023
