Due to the possible implications that the male reproductive microbiome can have on fertility, options have been investigated to try to modulate these bacteria. In this regard, probiotics could lead to certain improvements in oxidative stress markers and improve sperm motility. However, more trials are necessary.
Read the full article on: The Seminal Microbiome: How Bacteria Affect Fertility ( 45).
By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/24/2026