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What are the causes of male infertility due to obesity?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 06/20/2024

Men who are overweight or obese may have altered semen quality. It is possible that the quantity, mobility and morphology of your sperm is altered, which would cause problems in becoming parents.

In addition, obesity also causes alterations at the hormonal level and a reduction in testosterone occurs. Therefore, sperm production is reduced, as is sexual desire. This alteration in testosterone levels also causes erectile dysfunction in men.

Read the full article on: Male sterility and low semen quality due to obesity ( 32).
 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.